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- H.R.1635
H.R.1635: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
150 (108 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish in the National Park Service (NPS) a program to be known as the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom under which the Secretary shall: (1) produce and disseminate educational materials about the Railroad; (2) provide technical assistance to other government agencies, private entities, or the Governments of Canada,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-559.
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Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll No. 214).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-203.
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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Louis Stokes (D-Ohio) |