HR-143 : Still Just a Bill


James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the James K. Polk Home and adjacent property in Columbia, Tennessee.

In conducting this study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Scott DesJarlais [R] (TN-4)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Related Geographic Entities
  • Tennessee
Related Organizations

Related Bills

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