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To rename Wolf Trap Farm Park as ``Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts'', and for other purposes.

Public Law 107-219 · H.R. 2440 · 107th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Aug 21, 2002 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA-11)

Cosponsors (2): Rep. Jim Moran,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Amends the Wolf Trap Farm Park Act to rename Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Exempts the Park from laws, rules, or regulations that are applicable solely to National Park System units that are designated as a "National Park."

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Aug 21, 2002Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-219.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 13, 2002PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 1, 2002FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Jun 26, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jun 5, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Feb 14, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Dec 12, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Dec 11, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Gilchrest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  13. Nov 28, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 15, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 19, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 10, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  18. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.