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Public Law116th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 327Became Law

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 3, 2020)

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to (1) any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, if the citizen or person furnishes adequate proof of the disability and such citizenship or residency; and (2) any veteran who has been found to have a service-connected disability.

What just happenedDec 3, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-205.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Dec 3, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-205.

  2. Dec 3, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-205.

  3. Dec 3, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 3, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 16, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H5739)

  9. Nov 16, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H5739)

  10. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5748-5749)

  11. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Nov 16, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 327.

  13. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5738-5739)

  14. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jun 24, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jun 24, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jun 24, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jun 22, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3129; text: CR S3129)

  19. Jun 22, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3129; text: CR S3129)

  20. Dec 17, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.

  21. Dec 17, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Dec 17, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Dec 12, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-308.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  25. Feb 4, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 4, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 3, 202049

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to (1) any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, if the citizen or person furnishes adequate proof of the disability and such citizenship or residency; and (2) any veteran who has been found to have a service-connected disability.

Passed HouseNov 16, 202053

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to (1) any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, if the citizen or person furnishes adequate proof of the disability and such citizenship or residency; and (2) any veteran who has been found to have a service-connected disability.

Passed SenateJun 22, 202055

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to any veteran who has been found to have a compensable or noncompensable service-connected disability.

Reported to SenateDec 17, 201925

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to (1) any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, if the citizen or person furnishes adequate proof of the disability and such citizenship or residency; and (2) any veteran who has been found to have a service-connected disability.

Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2019

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to any veteran who has been found to have a compensable or noncompensable service-connected disability.

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act — Informed