John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act
Public Law 114-215 · H.R. 5722 · 114th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jul 29, 2016 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA-4)
Cosponsors (45): Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Kevin McCarthy,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act
(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:
• plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
• provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.
(Sec. 7) The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017.
(Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.
(Sec. 9) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.
Committees
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Related bills
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S. 3148Identical bill
John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jul 29, 2016Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 114-215.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 19, 2016FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jul 15, 2016FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jul 14, 2016FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 13, 2016FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
- Jul 11, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.