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HR 1714 105th Congress House

To provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.

Introduced: May 22, 1997 Introduced by: Bishop, Sanford D. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
Commemorations Carter AdministrationGeorgiaGovernment Operations and PoliticsHistoric sites
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1441)
Oct 7, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Oct 7, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 16, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 30, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
May 22, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 22, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 5, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1441)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal law to repeal a provision permitting the Plains Railroad Depot in Plains, Georgia, to be acquired for the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site only by donation.

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  • S 669 Identical bill A bill to provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1714: To provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1714/
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"H.R. 1714: To provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1714/.
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H.R. 1714, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1714/.
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