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H.R. 2908 (114th): National Bison Legacy Act

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To adopt the bison as the national mammal of the United States.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Lacy Clay Jr.

Lacy Clay Jr.

Sponsor. Representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2016
Length: 3 pages
Introduced:

Jun 25, 2015
114th Congress, 2015–2017

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on May 9, 2016

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on May 9, 2016.

Law:

Pub.L. 114-152

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 2032: National Bison Legacy Act

Passed Senate (House next) on Dec 3, 2015. 100% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Aug 2, 2012
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 6304 (112th).
Oct 30, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3400 (113th).
Jun 25, 2015
 
Introduced

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Dec 3, 2015
 
Identical Bill — Passed Senate (House next)

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2032 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 2908 (114th).
Mar 1, 2016
 
Ordered Reported

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Apr 12, 2016
 
Reported by House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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Apr 26, 2016
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Apr 28, 2016
 
Passed Senate

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May 9, 2016
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 2908 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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