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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1033

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 22, 2014)

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize through FY2018 and expand the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program to: (1) include the preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites in the United States; and (2) permit the acquisition not only of an interest in an eligible site, but also an eligible site.

Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only.

Requires the Program to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act.

Prohibits any of the funds provided pursuant to this Act from being used to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.

What just happenedMay 22, 2014

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12](D-NJ)Sponsor
15 cosponsors11 D4 R
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  1. May 22, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.

  2. May 22, 2014Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment. With written report No. 113-172.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 22, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment. With written report No. 113-172.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 21, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-93.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Apr 10, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 9, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 9, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 122 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1843)

  9. Apr 9, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 283 - 122 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H1843)

  10. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1846)

  11. Apr 9, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Apr 9, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1033.

  13. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1843-1844)

  14. Apr 9, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Apr 9, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 17.

  16. Apr 9, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-29.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Apr 9, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-29.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Mar 13, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. Mar 7, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 7, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 7, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 22, 20141

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize through FY2018 and expand the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program to: (1) include the preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites in the United States; and (2) permit the acquisition not only of an interest in an eligible site, but also an eligible site.

Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only.

Requires the Program to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act.

Prohibits any of the funds provided pursuant to this Act from being used to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.

Passed House without amendmentApr 9, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, with respect to the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program, to: (1) expand the current definition of "battlefield report" to include the report entitled "Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States"; and (2) expand the Program to permit the acquisition not only of an "interest in an eligible site," but also an "eligible site."

Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act.

Prohibits the use of any acquisition grant program funds for purposes of lobbying.

Extends the authorization of appropriations to provide grants through FY2018.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2013

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, with respect to the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program, to: (1) expand the current definition of "battlefield report" to include the report entitled "Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States"; and (2) expand the Program to permit the acquisition not only of an "interest in an eligible site," but also an "eligible site."

Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act.

Prohibits the use of any acquisition grant program funds for purposes of lobbying.

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 — Informed