Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 3548 passed in lieu.
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual education scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award scholarships to persons who demonstrate outstanding potential for and who plan to pursue a career in public service. Directs the Foundation to provide for the conduct of a nationwide competition for the purpose of selecting Truman Scholars. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 to the fund.
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Measure laid on table in House, S. 3548 passed in lieu.
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The record's latest action, on December 17, 1974: Measure laid on table in House, S. 3548 passed in lieu.
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In the 93rd Congress (1973-74), 651 of the 23,396 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.8 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
JAMES O'HARA (D-MI) introduced it on November 20, 1974, and 23 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 17 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on November 20, 1974, 18970 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 18943 days ago, on December 17, 1974.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 3548 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action