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Franklin National Battlefield Study Act

Public Law 109-120 · H.R. 1972 · 109th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 1, 2005 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-7)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Lincoln Davis

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Franklin National Battlefield Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites in the cities of Brentwood, Franklin, Triune, Thompson's Station, and Spring Hill, Tennessee (the study area), relating to the Battle of Franklin (a battle fought during the Civil War) to determine the national significance of the sites and the suitability and feasibility of including the sites in the National Park System. Requires such study to include the analysis and recommendations of the Secretary on: (1) the effect on the study area of including the sites in the National Park System; and (2) whether the sites could be included in an existing unit of the National Park System or other federally designated unit in the State of Tennessee.

Requires the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a report describing the findings of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 955Identical bill

    Franklin National Battlefield Study Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.

  1. Dec 1, 2005Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-120.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 28, 2005FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 16, 2005FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. CalendarCalendar · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
  7. OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
  8. Nov 15, 2005FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1972.
  11. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  12. FloorFloor · Mrs. Musgrave moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Nov 10, 2005CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-289.
  15. Oct 19, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on National Parks Discharged.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  18. Sep 29, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  20. May 10, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
  22. Apr 28, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  23. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.