Congress 109 - HR 938 - Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act

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Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Designates the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc., as the Area's management entity (the entity), which shall: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior for approval a management plan which includes policies, strategies, and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, development, and interpretation of the Area; and (2) assist local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing the plan.

Prohibits the entity from using Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance to the Area and enter into cooperative agreements with the entity and other public or private entities to develop and implement the plan.

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May 17, 2005

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 16, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 16, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3283-3284)
May 16, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3283-3284)
May 16, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 938.
May 16, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3283-3286)
May 16, 2005

Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Feb 17, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 17, 2005

Introduced in House

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