H.R. 2278 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2278 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 29, 2021, sponsored by Gerald E. Connolly with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 117-48
What it does
This bill designates a trail route, to be known as the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, to link the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, New York, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2021
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2021
- Became lawOct 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-48. (Oct 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- Table Motion to Reconsider
House · Jul 29, 2021 · Passed239–181 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 29, 2021 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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