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H.R. 7093 115th Congress House

Clean Up the Code Act of 2018

Official title: To eliminate unused sections of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 26, 2018 See on congress.gov
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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 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2018
Received in the Senate.
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 451). (text: CR H10395)
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10432-10433)
Dec 20, 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.
Dec 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7093.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10395-10396)
Dec 20, 2018
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 26, 2018
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 20, 2018 House · vote #451 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 386–5 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 20, 2018

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Clean Up the Code Act of 2018

This bill repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following:

  • interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants;
  • fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem);
  • unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and
  • unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan.
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Oct 26, 2018
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Oct 26, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7093: Clean Up the Code Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7093/
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"H.R. 7093: Clean Up the Code Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7093/.
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H.R. 7093, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7093/.
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