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HOUSE 1702116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Free Veterans from Fees Act

Last Action
9/22/2020

Actions

  • 2020-09-22Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2020-09-21The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2020-09-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2020-09-21On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4567)
  • 2020-09-21Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2020-09-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1702.
  • 2020-09-21Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4567-4568)
  • 2020-09-21Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2020-09-08Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 392.
  • 2020-09-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-490.
  • 2020-09-08Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-490.
  • 2020-01-15Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2020-01-15Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 2020-01-15Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  • 2019-12-04Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-09-21 (53)

Free Veterans from Fees Act

This bill waives the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Neal Dunn (R-FL)
  • Tom McClintock (R-CA)
  • Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
  • Ross Spano (R-FL)
  • Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Michael Waltz (R-FL)
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • Don Bacon (R-NE)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • TJ Cox (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Conflicts and wars
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Military history
  • Monuments and memorials
  • User charges and fees
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
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