James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

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Bill Number

HR 143

Introduced

Jan 3, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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Topics

Government studies and investigations Historic sites and heritage areas Parks, recreation areas, trails Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Public Lands and Natural Resources Tennessee

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Summary

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the James K. Polk Home and adjacent property in Columbia, Tennessee.

In conducting this study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

Actions

Feb 5, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House

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