HOUSE 1088116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

FIRST Act

Last Action: 11/21/2019

Actions

2019-11-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2019-11-20The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2019-11-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-11-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9084-9085)
2019-11-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9084-9085)
2019-11-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1088.
2019-11-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9084-9086)
2019-11-20Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-11-08Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
2019-11-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-275.
2019-11-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-275.
2019-06-19Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-06-19Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-06-19Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
2019-05-22Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2019-11-20 (53)

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act

This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument.

The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization.

Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.

Subjects

Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition

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