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H.R. 1586 · 113th Congress

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 113th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

4 cosponsors · 4 R

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Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 16, 2013

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868.

Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque.

Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall.

Requires that any obligations or expenditures by the AOC to carry out this Act be derived from pre-existing funds available to the AOC as of enactment of this Act.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013

Latest action (Apr 16, 2013): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Policy area: Congress · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 16, 2013

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.