H.R. 1719 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act
H.R. 1719 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 24, 2017, sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-191
What it does
John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act (Sec. 3) The Department of the Interior may acquire by donation approximately 44 acres of land to include in the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California. The acquired land shall be administered as part of such site.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateJun 6, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJun 11, 2018
- Became lawJun 22, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-191. (Jun 22, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 11, 2017 · Passed401–15
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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