H.R. 1972 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Franklin National Battlefield Study Act
H.R. 1972 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Marsha Blackburn with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-120
What it does
Franklin National Battlefield Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites in the cities of Brentwood, Franklin, Triune, Thompson's Station, and Spring Hill, Tennessee (the study area), relating to the Battle of Franklin (a battle fought during the Civil War) to determine the national significance of the sites and the suitability and feasibility of including the sites in the Na…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2005
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2005
- Became lawDec 1, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-120. (Dec 1, 2005)
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