H.R. 3085 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the National Trails System Act to update the feasibility and suitability study originally prepared for the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds associated with that trail, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3085 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 28, 2005, sponsored by Zach Wamp with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
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
- Jun 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-378
What it does
Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete the remaining criteria and submit to Congress a study regarding the feasibility and suitability of designating as additional components of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail the following routes and land components by which the Cherokee Nation was removed to Oklahoma: (1) the Benge and Belle routes; (2) the land components of the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zach Wamp (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2006
- Became lawDec 1, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-378. (Dec 1, 2006)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment
House · Nov 13, 2006 · Passed383–3 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 17, 2006 · Passed356–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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