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H.R. 7976 118th Congress House

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act

Official title: To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 12, 2024 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment studies and investigations
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Historic sites and heritage areasMarylandMilitary historyParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. historyVirginia
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 12, 2024
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E346-347)
Apr 12, 2024
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 9, 2024

Subcommittee Hearings Held

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  • HR 7495 Reintroduction of Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7976: Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7976/
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"H.R. 7976: Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7976/.
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H.R. 7976, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7976/.
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