H.R. 560 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.
H.R. 560 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Tom Marino with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-101
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act with respect to the prohibition against the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania, by certain commercial vehicles except as they serve businesses located within or in the vicinity of the recreation area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Marino (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 30, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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