legislation: 98-s-500

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98-s-500 98 s 500 Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act Social Sciences and History 1983-02-16 1984-02-01 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 10 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 1492 passed in lieu) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act - Establishes the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission to plan, encourage, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Directs the Commission to submit recommendations to Congress within two years after the first meeting. Directs the President to recommend appropriate legislative and administrative actions. Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on its activities, including an accounting of funds received and expended. Provides for cooperative efforts from Federal agencies and departments, including the Librarian of Congress. Authorizes appropriations to remain available until November 15, 1992. Requires the Commission to make a final report to Congress no later than November 15, 1992, and terminates the Commission on such date. Recognizes the Chicago World Fair in 1992 to be a major highlight of the quincentenary celebration. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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