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SENATE 3574118th CongressHeld at the desk.

National Fossil Act

Last Action
7/30/2024

Actions

  • 2024-07-30Held at the desk.
  • 2024-07-30Received in the House.
  • 2024-07-30Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2024-07-29Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
  • 2024-07-29Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
  • 2024-07-29Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5541-5542)
  • 2024-07-29Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5541-5542)
  • 2024-01-10Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2024-01-10Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2024-07-29 (55)

National Fossil Act

This bill designates the fossil of the genus Mammut, commonly known as the mastodon, as the national fossil.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Gary Peters (D-MI)
  • Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
  • Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

Subjects

  • Mammals
  • National symbols
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