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H.R.4300: Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
151 (27 Democrats, 124 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 30, 2021
- Engrossed in House - July 29, 2021
- Reported in House - July 26, 2021
- Introduced in House - July 1, 2021
Bill Summary
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 30, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| July 29, 2021 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 29, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 29, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 254). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3864)
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| July 29, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4272-4273)
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| July 26, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3868; text: CR H3864)
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| July 26, 2021 |
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.
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| July 26, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4300.
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| July 26, 2021 |
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 26, 2021 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
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| July 26, 2021 |
Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| July 26, 2021 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-105, Part I.
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| July 26, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3868)
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| July 14, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| July 14, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 14, 2021 |
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
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| July 13, 2021 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| July 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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| July 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) |