S.247: Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
Introduced Feb. 1, 2011
Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2012
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Bill Sponsor

Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-124.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/17/2011 with amendments. With written report No. 112-105.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 267.
Feb. 1, 2011	Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

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