Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8741
Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission Act
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Introduced 2026-05-12Topic: education · budget · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would create a federal commission to plan the 250th anniversary of the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution. The commission would have 14 voting members, including the Librarian of Congress, an officer of the Museum of the American Revolution, and 12 citizens appointed by the President and congressional leaders. It would recommend federal activities such as preserving artifacts, sponsoring conferences, and creating educational resources, and would submit a final report to Congress by September 30, 2028. Members would serve without pay, and the bill would authorize $2.5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
Sponsors
- Brendan F. Boyle Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2026-05-12 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-05-12 | Introduced in House | introduce |