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H.R. 5655 115th Congress House

Camp Nelson National Monument Act

Official title: To establish the Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument in the State of Kentucky as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 27, 2018 Introduced by: Andy Barr Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Conflicts and warsHistoric sites and heritage areasKentuckyMilitary history
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2018
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-406.
Nov 29, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 693.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 15, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-526.
Jun 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 4 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4753)
Jun 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760-4761)
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. 5655.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4753-4754)
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 21, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.
May 21, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-695.
May 8, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 8, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 27, 2018
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 5, 2018 House · vote #233 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 376–4 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 4, 2018

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-406.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument Act

This bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument in Nicholasville, Kentucky, in order to preserve, protect, and interpret the nationally significant historic resources of Camp Nelson and its role in the Civil War, Reconstruction, and African-American history and civil rights.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5655: Camp Nelson National Monument Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5655/
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H.R. 5655, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5655/.
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