A bill to improve the operational efficiency of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, and for other purposes.
Public Law 101-208 · S. 1877 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Dec 7, 1989 · Education
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Orrin Hatch
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Act to entitle members of the Board and the President, Executive Secretary, and other personnel of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation to reimbursement for expenses at rates applicable to Federal judges.
Authorizes the Board to appoint a President of the Foundation to serve for such time and to carry out such duties as the Board may determine. Provides that the Executive Secretary shall be the chief operating officer (rather than the chief executive officer) of the Foundation.
Revises administrative provisions. Authorizes the Foundation to rent office space only in the District of Columbia or its environs. Authorizes the Foundation to expend not more than five percent of its annual operating budget to pay the costs of fundraising activities, including private and public gatherings. Authorizes Federal agency heads, on request of the Foundation Chair, to detail personnel to the Foundation without reimbursement.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Dec 7, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-208.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 1, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 22, 1989Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the amendment of the House by Voice Vote.
- Nov 21, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Williams asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Nov 16, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Nov 14, 1989IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.