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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2019Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1088

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 20, 2019)

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act

This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument.

The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization.

Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.

What just happenedNov 21, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Marshall, Roger [R-KS-1](R-KS)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 21, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Nov 20, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 20, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Nov 20, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9084-9085)

  5. Nov 20, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9084-9085)

  6. Nov 20, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1088.

  7. Nov 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9084-9086)

  8. Nov 20, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Nov 8, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.

  10. Nov 8, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-275.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Nov 8, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-275.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. May 22, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Feb 26, 2019Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 20, 201953

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act

This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument.

The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization.

Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.

Reported to HouseNov 8, 20197

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act

This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument.

The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization.

Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.

Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2019

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act or the FIRST Act

This bill authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in Presidential Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument.

The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall not apply to this authorization.

Federal funds may not be used to pay the society for the modification.

FIRST Act — Informed