H.R.497: Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act of 2007

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced Jan. 16, 2007
  • Latest Major Action June 11, 2008

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Marion Park Project, a committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion. Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense of its establishment. Makes the Marion Park Project solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for,...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.497.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 497.
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.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 120).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-88.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-103.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Jan. 16, 2007

Introduced in the House by Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

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