H.R. 307 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Preserving America’s Battlefields Act
H.R. 307 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 8, 2019, sponsored by Jody B. Hice with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Preserving America's Battlefields Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program and expands the purposes of the American Battlefield Preservation Program to include the preservation and protection of nationally significant battlefields of not only the Civil War but also the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and the enhancement of visitors' experiences at those battlefields.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jody B. Hice (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512. (Dec 8, 2020)
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