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Kettle Creek Battlefield Survey Act [HB-306]
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The Department of the Interior shall conduct a reconnaissance survey of the site of the Kettle Creek Battlefield in Wilkes County, Georgia, and adjacent property. In conducting the survey, Interior shall evaluate the likelihood that resources within the site boundary would meet the four following criteria for new parklands: national significance, suitability, feasibility, and need for National Park Service management.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jody B. Hice
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/07/2020
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To adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and for other purposes. [HB-283]
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Redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The boundary of the park is adjusted to include approximately 2,100 acres of land. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase, or exchange, but not by condemnation. Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park. Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sanford D. Bishop
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/05/2019
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act [HB-187]
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Modifies the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include approximately eight acres of land or interests in land identified as Wallis House and Harriston Hill.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/05/2019
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Appalachia Opportunity Grants Act of 2019 [HB-178]
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to award grants for units of local government in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States to convene groups of public and private entities to collaborate in carrying out regional projects to accomplish positive economic and community impacts in the region. A regional project carried out by a collaborative group must (1) involve at least two municipalities that share a border; and (2) complete a specific activity that has a goal of job creation, expansion of the capacity of post-secondary education,
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 02/08/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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To adjust the boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. [HB-114]
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Expands the boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and increases the maximum number of acres that may be included in the monument from 250 to 305 acres.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/05/2019
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A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook. [SR-285]
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A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook. Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 12/22/2018
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office". [HB-6719]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Sanford D. Bishop
Introduced In House on 09/06/2018
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams, Jr., Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office". [S.3237]
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams, Jr., Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office."
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Became Public Law No: 115-319. on 12/14/2018
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zachary Addington Post Office". [HB-3821]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zachary Addington Post Office". (Sec. 1) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zack T. Addington Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Signed By President. on 03/23/2018
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 [S.2906]
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 This bill consolidates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities provisions, and makes appropriations for veterans care. The bill establishes the Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through certain non-VA providers to veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system or otherwise entitled to VA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/22/2018
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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the "Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic". [HB-3946]
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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the "Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic". (Sec. 1) This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, as the "Ray Hendrix Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the "Ray Hendrix VA Clinic."
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Became Public Law No: 115-315. on 12/14/2018
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Federal Land Management Act of 2017 [S.2099]
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Federal Land Management Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), upon request of the city of Old Town, Maine, to convey to the city without consideration lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance for the purpose of economic development. The bill authorizes the USDA to sell or exchange 30 tracts of National Forest System land in Georgia totaling approximately 3,841 acres. The bill designates
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Sponsored by: Sen. Debbie Stabenow
Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. Reported By Senator Roberts Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 11/16/2017
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 [HB-5674]
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 This bill consolidates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities provisions, and makes appropriations for veterans care. The bill establishes the Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through certain non-VA providers to veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system or otherwise entitled to VA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Reported By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-671, Part I. on 05/11/2018
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SECURE American Energy Act Strengthening the Economy with Critical Untapped Resources to Expand American Energy Act [HB-4239]
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SECURE American Energy Act Strengthening the Economy with Critical Untapped Resources to Expand American Energy Act Accessing Strategic Resources Offshore Act or the ASTRO Act This bill addresses offshore and onshore oil and gas resources on the outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and other federal lands. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a revenue sharing framework to distribute revenues collected from oil and gas leasing on the OCS to certain states (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alaska). The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1000. on 11/02/2018
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John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 VA MISSION Act of 2018 [S.2372]
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John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 VA MISSION Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of the Interior to provide outer burial receptacles for veterans' remains buried in a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service. (An outer burial receptacle is a container, such as a grave liner or a burial vault, that protects a casket in the ground and prevents the grave from sinking.) Interior may provide reimbursement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Signed By President. on 06/06/2018
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Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018 [S.2508]
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[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Community Development ]
Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 each of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. The bill revises the process for determining the share of the commissions' administrative expenses payable by each state. A commission may make economic and infrastructure development grants to states and local governments, Indian tribes, and public nonprofit organizations for projects to grow the capacity for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/07/2018
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Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-5325]
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Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes the separate regional economic and infrastructure development programs of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission through FY2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 03/20/2018
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No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act [HB-3660]
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No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 09/06/2017
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Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-3454]
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Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. These commissions support regional economic development.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 07/28/2017