H.R. 201 – National Comedy Center Recognition Act

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The National Comedy Center Recognition Act formally acknowledges the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, as the sole museum dedicated to celebrating comedy. It designates the institution as the National Comedy Center and makes clear that this recognition does not place it within the National Park System or obligate any federal funding.

Key Provisions

Congress officially recognizes the National Comedy Center as the only museum focused exclusively on comedy.
The Center is formally designated as the "National Comedy Center" by Congress.
The designation does not make the Center a part of the National Park System and does not require or allow any federal spending for the Center.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

February 5, 2019

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Introduced in House

January 3, 2019

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

January 3, 2019

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

February 5, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 3, 2019

I

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 201

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 3, 2019

Mr. Reed introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

Recognizing the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the “National Comedy Center Recognition Act”.

2.

Designation of National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York

(a)

Congressional Recognition

Congress—

(1)

recognizes that the National Comedy Center, located in Jamestown, New York, is the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy in all its forms; and

(2)

officially designates the National Comedy Center as the National Comedy Center.

(b)

Effect of Recognition

The National Comedy Center recognized in this section is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Center.