Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
Latest action · Aug 15, 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 31, 2014
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act - Establishes: (1) the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Saint Francis Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928; (2) the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument; and (3) the Saint Francis Dam Advisory Commission.
Requires the Commission to:
- report recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
- advise the Secretary of the Interior on the boundaries of the Memorial; and
- consult and coordinate with the Saint Francis Dam Task Force and the state of California to support the efforts of the Task Force to commemorate the disaster.
Terminates the Commission upon dedication of the completed Memorial.
Authorizes the Secretary to:
- provide assistance to the Commission and the Task Force,
- participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the Memorial,
- acquire lands for the Memorial,
- accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the Memorial,
- construct the Memorial, and
- administer the Memorial as a unit of the National Park System.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) manage the Monument in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances its resources; and (2) develop a management plan for the Monument.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 19, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Julia Brownley | Sep 19, 2014 |
Actions 3
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- Aug 15, 2014Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
- Jul 31, 2014Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 2014Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
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- Jul 31, 2014Introduced in House
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