Congress 108 - S 1576 - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2004

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Armed Forces and National Security Boundaries Civil War Commemorations Historic sites History Land transfers Maryland Military history Military parks National parks Public Lands and Natural Resources Sports and Recreation Trails Virginia West Virginia

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2004 - Revises Federal law provisions concerning the acquisition of land for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, by donation, or by exchange, land or an interest in land within a specified private lands area.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) transfer to the National Park Service specified U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands for inclusion in the Park and revise the Park's boundary accordingly; and (2) revise the Park's boundary to include specified Appalachian National Scenic Trail land and exclude that land from the boundary of such Trail.

Establishes maximum acreage for the Park.

Requires acquired lands and interests to become a part of the Park, subject to the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Park.

Authorizes appropriations.

Actions

Sep 24, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-307.
Sep 24, 2004

Signed by President.
Sep 16, 2004

Presented to President.
Sep 13, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7024)
Sep 13, 2004

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7024)
Sep 13, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1576.
Sep 13, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7024-7025)
Sep 13, 2004

Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 7, 2004

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Sep 7, 2004

Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-655.
Jul 14, 2004

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 14, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 8, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 8, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2004

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 1, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
May 20, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 20, 2004

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 20, 2004

Received in the House.
May 19, 2004

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5845; text as passed Senate: CR S5845)
May 19, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5845; text as passed Senate: CR S5845)
Mar 9, 2004

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
Mar 9, 2004

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-236.
Feb 11, 2004

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 2, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-225.
Sep 3, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 3, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11033-11034)
Sep 3, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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