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Clean Up the Code Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-498| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2019
Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Up the Code Act of 2019 This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-7093
Clean Up the Code Act of 2018
Jan 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H967-970)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 498.
Jan 22, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H967-968)
Jan 22, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H967-968)
Jan 22, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-7093
    Clean Up the Code Act of 2018


  • January 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H967-970)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 498.


  • January 22, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H967-968)


  • January 22, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H967-968)


  • January 22, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Clean Up the Code Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-498| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2019
Clean Up the Code Act of 2019 This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-7093
Clean Up the Code Act of 2018
Jan 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H967-970)
Jan 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 498.
Jan 22, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H967-968)
Jan 22, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H967-968)
Jan 22, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-7093
    Clean Up the Code Act of 2018


  • January 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2019
    Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 22, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H967-970)


  • January 22, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 498.


  • January 22, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H967-968)


  • January 22, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H967-968)


  • January 22, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 23, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
EuropeForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHorticulture and plantsIntellectual propertyMarriage and family statusNational symbolsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSwitzerland