H.R.1949: National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 22, 2015
  • Latest Major Action March 17, 2016

Bill Summary

National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 with respect to submission of site and design proposals by the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (sponsor) for the National Liberty Memorial to honor the slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution. The site and design...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.1949.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
March 17, 2016
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sept. 17, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sept. 16, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 16, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 496). (text: CR H5998)

Sept. 16, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
Sept. 16, 2015
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.
Sept. 16, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1949.
Sept. 16, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
Sept. 16, 2015
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 8, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
Sept. 8, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-252.
July 9, 2015
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
July 9, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
July 9, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 8, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
April 22, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
April 22, 2015

Introduced in the House by G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

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