Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

Bill: 117-hr-4300
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

 
This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.

action_date: 2021-07-26
text: 

Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

 

 
This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.

action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

 

This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 254). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3864)
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 254).(text: 07/26/2021 CR H3864)
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4272-4273)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4300.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3868)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Committee on Agriculture discharged.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-105, Part I.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-105, Part I.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-07-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House