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H.R. 291 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Black Hills Cemetery Act

H.R. 291 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by Kristi L. Noem. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 15, 2013
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public law
Public Law 113-131

What it does

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow f…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kristi L. Noem (R-SD)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 15, 2013
  • Passed the HouseMay 6, 2013
  • Passed the SenateJul 9, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2014
  • Became lawJul 25, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-131. (Jul 25, 2014)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · May 6, 2013 · Passed
    390–2

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