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H.R. 1694:
Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2009-2010

A bill to authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program.

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMar 24, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeDec 16, 2009
Occurred: Passed HouseApr 21, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Jan 5, 2010 10:49PM]
Last Action:
Dec 16, 2009: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Related:
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Votes:
Apr 21, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.
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