Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act became law 485 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 171 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act
(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.
(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.
(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.
(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.
(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.
- Committees
- House Oversight and Accountability Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
- Sponsor
- 1 of 113 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,490 words
- Subjects
- Caribbean areaCommemorative events and holidaysU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands
- Latest action
- Sep 29, 2016: Became Public Law No: 114-224.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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