To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield located in Chemung County, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Parks System, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 6866

Introduced

Sep 10, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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Conflicts and wars Europe Government studies and investigations Historic sites and heritage areas Military history New York State Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources United Kingdom

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield in Chemung County, New York (where the Battle of Newtown was held on August 29, 1779, during the Revolutionary War), as well as the suitability and feasibility of the Battlefield's inclusion in the National Park System.

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Sep 12, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Sep 10, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 2008

Introduced in House

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