H.R. 2270 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act
H.R. 2270 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 12, 2015, sponsored by Denny Heck with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 114-101
What it does
Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act (Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. (Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Denny Heck (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2015
- Passed the HouseNov 30, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2015
- Became lawDec 18, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-101. (Dec 18, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 30, 2015 · Passed413–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story ActHouse · Nov 30, 2015
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- H.R. 845: National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act
- S. 3028: Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act
- S. 3395: Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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