A joint resolution to recognize and support the efforts of the United States Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum to encourage American awareness and participation in development of a memorial to the Battle of Normandy.
Public Law 99-378 · S.J.Res. 356 · 99th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Aug 8, 1986 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor: Sen. Charles Mathias (R-MD)
Cosponsors (26): Sen. Strom Thurmond, Sen. Robert Dole,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Recognizes and supports the historic and educational purposes to be served by the museum and study center in Normandy, France, and the efforts of the U.S. Committee for the Battle of Normandy Museum to encourage understanding of and support among Americans for such memorial.
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. 10 actions.
- Aug 8, 1986Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-378.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 31, 1986PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jul 28, 1986FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 23, 1986FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Jul 17, 1986CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jun 5, 1986CommitteeCommittee · 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.