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To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

Public Law 114-233 · H.R. 3004 · 114th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Oct 7, 2016 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC-6)

Cosponsors: None

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission through October 12, 2021.

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Related bills

2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 2012Related bill

    North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016

  • S. 2839Identical billRelated bill

    A bill to amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 26 actions.

  1. Oct 7, 2016Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 114-233.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 3, 2016FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 29, 2016FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Sep 6, 2016FloorFloor · By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 114-338.
  7. Jul 14, 2016CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
  9. Jul 13, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  10. Jun 15, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Feb 25, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  13. Feb 24, 2016FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  15. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3004.
  16. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  17. FloorFloor · Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  18. CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-430.
  20. Feb 3, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  22. Feb 2, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  24. Aug 31, 2015CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  25. Jul 9, 2015CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  26. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.