H.R. 4300
117th Congress
House
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes available to members… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Conflicts and warsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trails
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User charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation
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19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 29, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 254). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3864)
Jul 29, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4272-4273)
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. 4300.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3868)
Jul 26, 2021
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
Jul 26, 2021
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jul 26, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-105, Part I.
Jul 14, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) 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.
Jul 13, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | House · vote #254 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Plain-English summary
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
150
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Williams, Nikema
Delgado, Antonio
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Latta, Robert E.
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Smith, Adrian
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Gottheimer, Josh
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Rutherford, John H.
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Baird, James R.
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Pappas, Chris
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Banks, Jim
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Cuellar, Henry
R
Franklin, Scott
R
Gosar, Paul A.
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Kustoff, David
R
Fischbach, Michelle
R
Fallon, Pat
Reed, Tom
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Stefanik, Elise M.
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Amodei, Mark E.
Armstrong, Kelly
R
Balderson, Troy
R
Barr, Andy
R
Bentz, Cliff
R
Bergman, Jack
R
Bost, Mike
Brooks, Mo
Brown, Anthony
D
Brownley, Julia
R
Buchanan, Vern
Buck, Ken
R
Calvert, Ken
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
Carl, Jerry
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Cawthorn, Madison
CHABOT, STEVE
Cheney, Liz
R
Clyde, Andrew S.
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Cole, Tom
R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
D
Crow, Jason
R
Curtis, John R.
Davis, Rodney
D
DeGette, Diana
R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Duncan, Jeff
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Dunn, Neal P.
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Emmer, Tom
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Fortenberry, Jeff
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