S. 35 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act
S. 35 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 5, 2017, sponsored by John Thune with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-175
What it does
Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) complete environmental, cultural resource, and other due diligence activities on certain federal land to confirm its suitability for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, South Dakota; and (2) notify, and coordinate with, the Department of the Interior regarding such activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2018
- Became lawMay 25, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-175. (May 25, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 16, 2018 · Passed407–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion ActHouse · May 16, 2018
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Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
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