H.R. 5466 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Designation Act
H.R. 5466 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 24, 2006, sponsored by Jo Ann Davis with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-418
What it does
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Designation Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (a series of water routes extending approximately 3,000 miles along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and in the District of Columbia that traces the 1607 and 1608 voyages of Captain John Smith to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jo Ann Davis (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 19, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-418. (Dec 19, 2006)
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- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
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