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H.R. 3559 · 99th Congress · enacted

A bill to amend the Act establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States to clarify the status of employees of the Commission, to raise the limits on private contributions, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 99-549.

Latest official action 1986-10-27 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Declares that it is not the purpose of this Act or the law establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution to preempt any other government entity from celebrating the bicentennial under its own authority. Removes the limitation on the number of persons the Commission may hire without regard to certain Federal hiring procedures. Increases the number of detailees that may be assigned to the Commission. Increases the amounts of private donations that the Commission may accept. Removes the prohibition on the use of the official logo of the bicentennial in commercial endeavors. Authorizes the Commission to transfer funds to any Federal agency for the purpose of promoting the commemoration of the bicentennial. Sets forth terms and conditions for the use of the bicentennial logo and penalties for violations. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Commission from FY 1989 to 1991.

Congressional Research Service · 1985-10-11

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