H.R. 3753 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To provide for the restoration of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3753 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 3, 2004, sponsored by Joseph Hoeffel with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to rehabilitate and make improvements to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, including the Memorial Hall and the Franklin statue, located in The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Hoeffel (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from Interior. (Feb 5, 2004)
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