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Preserving America's Battlefields Act

USA115th CongressHR-6108| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2018
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (32)
John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)John Abney Culberson (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 those battlefields.

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

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-3505: A bill to provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes.
Conflicts and warsHistoric sites and heritage areasMilitary historyU.S. history

Preserving America's Battlefields Act

USA115th CongressHR-6108| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2018
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 those battlefields.

Bill Text Versions

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

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (32)
John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)John Abney Culberson (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-3505: A bill to provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsHistoric sites and heritage areasMilitary historyU.S. history