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S.887: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 12, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (19 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1997 - 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-491.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-217.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
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| June 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Carol Moseley-Braun (D-Ill.) |