(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Designates the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center as Emancipation Hall.
[110th Congress Public Law 139]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
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Public Law 110-139
110th Congress
An Act
To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be
known as Emancipation Hall. <<NOTE: Dec. 18, 2007 - [H.R. 3315]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 40 USC 5101 note.>> DESIGNATION OF GREAT HALL
OF THE CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER AS
EMANCIPATION HALL.
(a) In General.--The great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall
be known and designated as ``Emancipation Hall'', and any reference to
the great hall in any law, rule, or regulation shall be deemed to be a
reference to Emancipation Hall.
(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
Approved December 18, 2007.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3315:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 110-436 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 153 (2007):
Nov. 13, considered and passed House.
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13529-13535)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3315.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13822-13823)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 6 (Roll no. 1082).(text: CR H13529)
Roll Call #1082 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 6 (Roll no. 1082). (text: CR H13529)
Roll Call #1082 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Enacted as Public Law 110-139
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15000)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15000)
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-139.
Became Public Law No: 110-139.