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H.R.4073: To authorize the National Park Service to coordinate programs with, provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Sept. 12, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (13 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate the Underground Railroad interpretive programs of the National Park Service (NPS) with the interpretive activities of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center which is to be built in Cincinnati, Ohio, and devoted to the story of the Underground Railroad. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to provide technical assistance to the Center in developing such programs and to enter into...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
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Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 244 - 170 (Roll no. 447).
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| Sept. 12, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |