HR 1029
117th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Licensing and registrations
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
User charges and fees
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Free Veterans from Fees Act
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 3 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3858-3859)
Oct 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5661-5662)
Jul 26, 2021
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.
Jul 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1029.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3858-3860)
Jul 26, 2021
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Jul 26, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-106.
May 5, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 5, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 5, 2021
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | House · vote #316 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 421–3 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Free Veterans from Fees Act
This bill waives the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
4 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
19
Cite this page
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1029: Free Veterans from Fees Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1029/
"H.R. 1029: Free Veterans from Fees Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1029/.
H.R. 1029, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1029/.
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