National Bison Legacy Act
Public Law 114-152 · H.R. 2908 · 114th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on May 9, 2016 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Wm. Clay (D-MO-1)
Cosponsors (14): Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Rep. José Serrano,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
National Bison Legacy Act
(Sec. 3) This bill adopts the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
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S. 2032Identical billRelated bill
National Bison Legacy Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- May 9, 2016Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 114-152.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Apr 29, 2016FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 28, 2016FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 27, 2016CalendarCalendar · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
- Apr 26, 2016FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2908.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Apr 12, 2016CalendarCalendar · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-483.
- Mar 1, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jun 25, 2015CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.