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H.R. 2933 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2007

H.R. 2933 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2007, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 28, 2007, sponsored by Gary G. Miller with 107 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jun 28, 2007
Co-sponsors
107
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008 - Amends the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to authorize appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for the provision of grants under the battlefield acquisition grant program. Eliminates the provision for the repealing of the Act on September 30, 2008.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008

Sponsor

Gary G. Miller (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 51 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 28, 2007
  • Passed the HouseSep 24, 2008
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112. (Oct 2, 2008)

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