Congress 117 - HR 4300 - Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

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Conflicts and wars Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources User charges and fees Veterans' pensions and compensation

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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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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

Passed/agreed to in House: 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

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