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H.R. 443

Introduced

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

Introduced 1/11/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

4/17/2018 • Senate

Summary

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the James K. Polk Home and adjacent property in Columbia, Tennessee.

In conducting this study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System, and identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the site.

Reported to House without amendment • 1/29/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTennessee

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

Republican • TN-4

Sponsored 1/11/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]

R-TN-7

Joined 1/11/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 11, 2017

Committee Review

January 17, 2018

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

April 16, 2018

Passed Chamber

April 16, 2018

Other Chamber

April 17, 2018

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Received in Senate4/17/2018
Engrossed in House4/16/2018
Reported in House1/29/2018
Introduced in House1/11/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1