HR 2278
117th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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To designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-48.
Oct 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Oct 5, 2021
Presented to President.
Oct 2, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875)
Oct 1, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6875)
Jul 30, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jul 29, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2021
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 252).
Jul 29, 2021
Ms. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Jul 29, 2021
Mr. Stanton moved to reconsider the vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.
Jul 29, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3857)
Jul 29, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4270-4271)
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. 2278.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3857-3858)
Jul 26, 2021
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
Jul 22, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.
Jul 14, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 14, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 2021
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
May 27, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | House · vote #252 | Table Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 239–181 | See who voted → |
| Jul 29, 2021 | House · vote #251 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 423–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This bill designates a trail route, to be known as the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, to link the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, New York, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
The September 11th National Memorial Trail Route shall
- provide for a tribute to the family members and loved ones who were victims of the attack and the heroes of September 11th, including the first responders in the days, weeks, and months after the attack;
- be a trail of remembrance to honor the fallen in a tangible way that keeps their memories alive and reaffirms the exceptionalism of our country; and
- be a celebration of our nation's resilience and perseverance since September 11, 2001.
The September 11th National Memorial Trail Route shall be administered by the National Park Service but not be considered to be a unit of the National Park System or a part of the National Trail System.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-48.
Bill text
6 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
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