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A bill to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Public Law 108-125 · S. 470 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Nov 11, 2003 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-MD)

Cosponsors (43): Sen. John Warner,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to terminate the authority for the establishment of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, on November 12, 2006.

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Related bills

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  • H.R. 1209Related bill

    To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. Nov 11, 2003Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-125.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 30, 2003FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 28, 2003FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 470.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jul 18, 2003FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  10. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  12. Jul 17, 2003FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. Jul 11, 2003CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-90.
  15. Jun 25, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  16. Jun 3, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-65.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 27, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2927)
  20. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.