This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the birthplace of James Weldon Johnson located at Adams and Lee Streets in Jacksonville, Florida, as a unit of the National Park System. James Weldon Johnson was a renowned statesmen, educator, songwriter, author, lawyer, and civil rights activist.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-644.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-644.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 493.
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4752-4753)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5005.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4759-4760)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 5 (Roll no. 231).(text: CR H4752)
Roll Call #231 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 5 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4752)
Roll Call #231 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
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