A joint resolution recognizing the American Academy in Rome, an American overseas center for independent study and advanced research, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Public Law 103-299 · S.J.Res. 204 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Aug 18, 1994 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Moynihan (D-NY)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Alfonse D’Amato
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Recognizes the American Academy in Rome, Italy, for its contributions to America's cultural and intellectual life on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Aug 18, 1994Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-299.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Aug 11, 1994PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Aug 8, 1994FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Torricelli moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- Aug 3, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Jul 19, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Jul 15, 1994FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Jun 29, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Jun 27, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jun 24, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · 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.