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H.R. 1541: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.

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Lynn Jenkins

Sponsor. Representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jul 12, 2017
Length: 4 pages
Introduced:

Mar 15, 2017

Status:

Passed House (Senate next) on Jul 11, 2017

This bill passed in the House on July 11, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Prognosis:

56% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Mar 15, 2017
 
Introduced

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Jun 22, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on Natural Resources

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Jun 27, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Jul 7, 2017
 
On House Schedule

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Jul 11, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Jul 11, 2017
 
Reported by House Committee on Natural Resources

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1541 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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