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H.R. 2270Became Law

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 17, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

(Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

The Department of the Interior must: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial and to provide for its administration and interpretation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

What just happenedDec 18, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-101.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10](D-WA)Sponsor
19 cosponsors13 D6 R
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  1. Dec 18, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-101.

  2. Dec 18, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-101.

  3. Dec 18, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 18, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 15, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 14, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8640)

  9. Dec 14, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8640)

  10. Dec 1, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Nov 30, 2015FloorH38800

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

  12. Nov 30, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 645). (text: CR H8430)

  13. Nov 30, 2015FloorH38310

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

  14. Nov 30, 2015Floor8000

    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): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 645).(text: CR H8430)

  15. Nov 30, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8433)

  16. Nov 30, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  17. Nov 30, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2270.

  18. Nov 30, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8429-8431)

  19. Nov 30, 2015FloorH30300

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

  20. Nov 16, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.

  21. Nov 16, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-335.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Nov 16, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-335.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Oct 7, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 14, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Jun 4, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. May 14, 2015IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2967)

  30. May 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. May 12, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. May 12, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 17, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

(Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

The Department of the Interior must: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial and to provide for its administration and interpretation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 14, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

(Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

The Department of the Interior must: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial and to provide for its administration and interpretation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

Passed House amendedNov 30, 201536

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

(Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

The Department of the Interior must: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial and to provide for its administration and interpretation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 16, 201517

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

(Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 3) The bill establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

The Department of the Interior must: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Memorial and to provide for its administration and interpretation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2015

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act

Redesignates the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state as the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Medicine Creek Treaty National Historic Site within the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate the location of the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 between the U.S. government and leaders of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes.

Requires the Department of the Interior to: (1) establish the boundaries of the Medicine Creek Treaty National Historic Site and to provide for its administration and interpretation; and (2) coordinate with representatives of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island Indian Tribes in providing for that interpretation.

Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act — Informed