H.R. 2615 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act
H.R. 2615 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 23, 2017, sponsored by Steven M. Palazzo. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-279
What it does
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey approximately 1.542 acres of federal land located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for approximately 2.161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2017
- Passed the HouseNov 28, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentNov 14, 2018
- Became lawNov 20, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-279. (Nov 20, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Nov 13, 2018 · Passed375–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange ActHouse · Nov 13, 2018
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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