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S. 99

Introduced

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

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

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 50.

5/3/2017 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

(Sec. 2) 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 study area, determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System, and  consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by government entities or private and nonprofit organizations.

Reported to Senate without amendment • 5/3/2017

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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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Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]

Republican • TN

Sponsored 1/11/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 11, 2017

Committee Review

March 30, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate5/3/2017
Introduced in Senate1/11/2017

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Current StatusIntroduced
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