A joint resolution authorizing appropriation of funds for acquisition of a monument to Doctor Ralph J. Bunche and installation of such monument in Ralph J. Bunche Park in New York City.
Public Law 96-529 · H.J.Res. 205 · 96th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Dec 15, 1980 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Sponsor: Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY-19)
Cosponsors (85): Rep. Daniel Akaka, Rep. Mario Biaggi,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes appropriations for the use by the Phelps-Stokes Fund for the acquisition of a monument to Doctor Ralph J. Bunche and its erection in Ralph J. Bunche Park in New York City. Requires the Fund to report to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act on the amount and source of all sums used for such acquisition.
Declares that such monument shall consist of a 50-foot, sculptured, stainless steel obelisk created by a certain person and named "Peace Form One."
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Dec 15, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-529.
- Dec 5, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Dec 1, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Feb 13, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Committee on House Administration
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.