S-327 : Became Public Law

Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

This bill instructs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to any veteran who has been found to have a compensable or noncompensable service-connected disability.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-03PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-205.Library of Congress
2020-12-03PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-11-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-11-16VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H5739)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5748-5749)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 327.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5738-5739)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorMr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2020-06-24FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-06-24FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-06-24FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-06-22FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3129; text: CR S3129)Senate
2019-12-17CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.Senate
2019-12-17CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2019-12-12CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-06-19CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-308.Senate
2019-02-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2019-02-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • User charges and fees

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