H.R. 863 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
H.R. 863 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 3, 2017, sponsored by John B. Larson. 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
- Feb 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-111
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill revises a condition for establishment of the Coltsville National Historical Park in Connecticut to require the state, the city, or the private property owner, as appropriate, to enter into a written agreement with the Department of the Interior to donate at least 10,000 square feet of space in the Colt Armory Complex (currently, the East Armory).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 29, 2017
- Became lawJan 10, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 10, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 27, 2017 · Passed369–42
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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