S.860: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the oak tree as the national tree of the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced April 10, 2003
  • Latest Major Action April 10, 2003

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Designates the tree genus Quercus (commonly known as the oak tree) as the national tree.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 10, 2003

Introduced in the Senate by Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)

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