H.R. 9516 · 118th Congress · House

Military Families National Parks Access Enhancement Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced
Sep 10, 24
Passed House
Dec 17, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Military Families National Parks Access Enhancement Act

This bill extends eligibility for a free lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to any individual who is a survivor to a member of the Armed Forces whose death entitles the survivor to (1) a death gratuity (e.g., the servicemember died while on active duty or during inactive duty training), or (2) dependency and indemnity compensation. 

Previous Versions

00Sep 10, 2024

Military Families National Parks Access Enhancement Act

This bill extends eligibility for a free lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to individuals who are next-of-kin to a member of the Armed Forces whose death entitles the survivor to a death gratuity (e.g., the servicemember died while on active duty or during inactive duty training). 

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 18, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H7290-7291)

    7290Yea
    7291Nay
    0NV
  4. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9516.

  5. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7290)

  6. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7290)

  7. DEC 17, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. DEC 10, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources

    H. Rept. 118-845, Part I.

    118Yea
    845Nay
    0NV
  9. DEC 10, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources

    H. Rept. 118-845, Part I.

    118Yea
    845Nay
    0NV
  10. DEC 10, 2024Committee

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

  11. DEC 10, 2024Discharge

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

  12. DEC 10, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 690.

  13. NOV 20, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

  14. NOV 20, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  15. NOV 20, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

  16. SEP 23, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

  17. SEP 18, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  18. SEP 11, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  19. SEP 10, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. SEP 10, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  21. SEP 10, 2024IntroReferral

    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.

  22. SEP 10, 2024IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Dec 18, 2024

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: Dec 10, 2024

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Dec 10, 2024

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Nov 20, 2024

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Nov 20, 2024

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Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee

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Referred: Sep 23, 2024

Active

Federal Lands Subcommittee

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Referred: Sep 18, 2024

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Federal Lands Subcommittee

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Referred: Sep 11, 2024

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: Sep 10, 2024

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Sep 10, 2024

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