United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-275 Bipartisan · 15 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 1037 — To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-275.

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  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. The bill: (1) prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense of the establishment of such work; (2) makes the foundation solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of such work; and (3) provides for the deposit of excess funds received for such work into a National Park Foundation account.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 1037 updates references to the legal authority regarding the establishment of a commemorative work by the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation. It specifies the process for transmitting funds to the Secretary of the Interior, ensuring the correct financial procedures are followed according to established codes. This change clarifies the handling of funds and confirms adherence to specific sections of title 40, which may facilitate the implementation of the memorial.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 275] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 132 STAT.
1037 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
4164]] Public Law 115-275 115th Congress An Act To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
523 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
<<NOTE:
R.
Nov.
1037 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 19, 2018 Received;
3, 2018 - [H.R.
read twice and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
1037]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK.
40 USC 8903 note.>> AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK.
(2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.
(2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts [[Page 132 STAT.
Passed the House of Representatives July 18, 2018.
4165]] established under 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.
Attest:
Approved November 3, 2018.
KAREN L.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
HAAS, Clerk.
1037 (S.
Calendar No.
1692):
523 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
R.
No.
1037 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
115-669 (Comm.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 19, 2018 Received;
on Natural Resources).
read twice and placed on the calendar
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
115-249 (Comm.
on Energy and Natural Resources) accompanying S.
1692.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
164 (2018):
July 17, 18, considered and passed House.
Oct.
11, considered and passed Senate.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 40 U.S.C. § 8903, 40 U.S.C. § 8906

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 115-275.

  4. Became Public Law No: 115-275.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6875)

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875)

  10. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6495-6496)

  12. 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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 338).

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 338).

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

  15. Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6338-6339; text: CR H6338)

  17. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1037.

  18. 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.

  19. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-669.

  20. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-669.

  21. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.

  22. Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

  23. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  25. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  26. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  27. Introduced in House

  28. Introduced in House

  29. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1037 do?
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by emergency medical services. The bill: (1) prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense of the establishment of such work; (2) makes the foundation solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of such work; and (3) provides for the deposit of excess funds received for such work into a National Park Foundation account.
Who sponsors HR 1037?
HR 1037 is sponsored by King, Peter T. (Republican), Ruiz, Raul (Democratic), Lipinski, Daniel (Democratic), Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Heck, Denny (Democratic), Clark, Katherine M. (Democratic), Walz, Timothy J. (Democratic), McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Rice, Kathleen M. (Democratic), Keating, William R. (Democratic), Kennedy, Joseph P., III (Democratic), Loebsack, David (Democratic), Langevin, James R. (Democratic), Kind, Ron (Democratic), Engel, Eliot L. (Democratic), Thompson, Mike (Democratic), and Lynch, Stephen F. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1037?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2017. Enacted.
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