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H.R. 1307 (104th)

To establish the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

23 March 1995

Last action

3 April 1995 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

Summary

Establishes the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to be administered as a unit of the national park system. Requires expenditures to consist of: (1) one dollar of Federal funds for each four dollars of non-Federal funds for cooperative agreements entered into under this Act; and (2) non-Federal funds matching Federal funds for visitor and interpretive facilities (other than operation and maintenance costs). Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to specified congressional committees and to implement a general management plan for the Park. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amount that may be appropriated for visitor and interpretive facilities and directional and visitor orientation signage. Prohibits the use of appropriations authorized under this Act for operation or maintenance of the Schooner Ernestina and limits the amount of Federal funds that may be used annually for interpretive and educational programs for the Schooner Ernestina pursuant to cooperative grants under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 April 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 April 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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