H.R. 1577 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To designate the visitor center in Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona as the "Kris Eggle Visitor Center", and for other purposes.
H.R. 1577 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2003, sponsored by Tom Tancredo with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 108-64
What it does
Designates the visitors' center in Organ Pipe National Monument as the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center. Dedicates such center to Eggle (a park ranger who was murdered in the line of duty along the U.S.-Mexico border) and to promote awareness of the risks taken each day by all public land management law enforcement officers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Tancredo (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 17, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJul 24, 2003
- Became lawJul 29, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-64. (Jul 29, 2003)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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