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H.R.6108

H.R.6108: Preserving America's Battlefields Act

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About This Bill

Introduced June 14, 2018
Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Jody Hice (R-Ga.)

Bill Cosponsors

32 (13 Democrats, 19 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 11, 2018
Engrossed in House - Dec. 10, 2018
Reported in House - Nov. 20, 2018
Introduced in House - June 14, 2018

Bill Summary

Preserving America's Battlefields Act This bill reauthorizes though FY2028 the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program and expands the purposes of the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002. Specifically, the Act's purposes shall include: the preservation and protection of nationally significant battlefields of not only the Civil War but also the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and the enhancement of visitors' experiences at...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 11, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec. 10, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 10, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 10, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 10, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6108.
Dec. 10, 2018	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec. 10, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9775)
Dec. 10, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9775-9776)
Nov. 20, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 809.
Nov. 20, 2018	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1040.
Sept. 27, 2018	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 27, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 27, 2018	Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Sept. 6, 2018	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 25, 2018	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
June 14, 2018	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
June 14, 2018	Introduced in the House by Jody Hice (R-Ga.)

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