H.R. 46 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Fort Ontario Study Act
H.R. 46 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by John Katko with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-255
What it does
Fort Ontario Study Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Interior shall: (1) evaluate the fort's national significance, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Katko (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 30, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 18, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2018
- Became lawOct 9, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-255. (Oct 9, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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