US Congress House Bill 2844 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-09-08 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

National Women's History Museum and Federal Facilities Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2011 - National Women's History Museum Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to convey, by quitclaim deed, to the National Women's History Museum, Inc. (the Museum) specified property (commonly known as the "Cotton Annex" site) in the District of Columbia, on terms which the Administrator deems appropriate. Requires the purchase price for the property to be: (1) its market value based on its highest and best use, as determined by an independent appraisal performed under the assumption that the property does not contain any hazardous substances, waste, or pollutants requiring a response under applicable environmental laws; and (2) paid into the Federal Buildings Fund. Requires the property to be dedicated for use as a site for a national women's history museum for a 99-year period. Prohibits using federal funds to purchase the property or design and construct any facility on such property. Federal Trade Commission and National Gallery of Art Facility Consolidation, Savings, and Efficiency Act of 2011 - Requires the Administrator, not later than December 31, 2012, to transfer administrative jurisdiction, custody, and control of the building located at 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC, to the National Gallery of Art and to name such building as the North Building of the National Gallery of Art. Requires the National Gallery of Art to pay the costs of remodeling, renovating, or reconstructing such building. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the initial costs of such activities. Requires the Administrator to relocate the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) employees and operations housed in such building to specified space in the leased building known as the Constitution Center located at 400 7th Street, SW, in Washington, DC. Directs the Administrator and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to execute an occupancy agreement to assign or sublease such space. Eliminates existing FY2012-FY2013 appropriations authorizations for the GSA's: (1) energy and water retrofit and conservation measures program, and (2) wellness and fitness program.

National Women's History Museum and Federal Facilities Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2011

Rep. John Mica [R-FL]

Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-09-08	House	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2011-09-08	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2011-09-08	House	Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
2011-09-08	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2011-09-07	House	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

HB690 (Related) 2011-02-16 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HB1269 (Related) 2011-03-31 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
SB680 (Related) 2011-05-02 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.
SB1870 (Related) 2011-11-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7453-7454)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2844/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2844/BILLS-112hr2844ih.pdf