Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2018Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5156
Protect Public Trees Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 5, 2018)
Protect Public Trees Act of 2018
This bill prohibits the modification, removal, or piling of materials about any tree, plant, or other vegetation on public highways to erect, maintain, repair, or improve the visibility of, commercial advertising. This prohibition does not apply if the purpose of the modification, removal, or piling of materials is to improve or maintain safety.
What just happenedMar 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2](R-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in HouseMar 5, 2018
- Mar 6, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House