A bill to provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on Jan 24, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 24, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Americas Battlefields”
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Sen. John “Johnny” Isakson [R-GA]
(Sponsor)
on Jan 25, 2019
“Hyde-Smith airs support for reauthorizing battlefield preservation program”
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith [R-MS]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jun 19, 2019
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Sep 26, 2018
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Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 3505 (115th). |
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Jan 24, 2019
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Introduced
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Jun 19, 2019
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Considered by National Parks
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S. 225 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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