HR 5005
115th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Congressional oversight
Florida
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Parks, recreation areas, trails
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville,…
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Reported out
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Became law
Dec 12, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
Jun 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 5, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 5 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4752)
Jun 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4759-4760)
Jun 5, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5005.
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4752-4753)
Jun 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 493.
Apr 24, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-644.
Apr 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 11, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 11, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Feb 28, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2018 | House · vote #231 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 374–5 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson located at Adams and Lee Streets in Jacksonville, Florida, as a unit of the National Park System. James Weldon Johnson was a renowned statesmen, educator, songwriter, author, lawyer, and civil rights activist.
What's happening now
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5005: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, Florida, as a unit of the National Park System.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5005/
"H.R. 5005: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson in Jacksonville, Florida, as a unit of the National Park System.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5005/.
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