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H.R. 296 (93rd)

To amend the Act of June 27, 1960 (74 Stat. 220), relating to the preservation of historical and archeological data.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 1973

Last action

6 May 1974 · Passed

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 514 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

1 August 2024

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Summary

Provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data. Extends coverage to all Federal and federally assisted or licensed programs which alter the terrain and potentially cause loss of scientific, prehistorical, historical or archeological data. Directs Federal agencies to notify the Secretary of the Interior if in their operations archeological or other scientific data is revealed or threatened. Provides that whenever any Federal agency finds or is made aware by a responsible authority that its operations in connection with any Federal, federally assisted, or federally licensed activity or program affects or may affect adversely significant scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archeological data, such agency may request the Secretary to undertake protection measures, or may itself expend program or activity funds for the recovery, protection, and preservation of such data (including preliminary survey, analysis, and publication) and shall provide the Secretary with appropriate information concerning the project and the investigation. Provides that the Secretary shall keep the responsible agency notified at all times of the progress of any survey or other investigation made under this Act, or of any work undertaken as a result of such survey, in order that there will be as little disruption or delay as possible in the carrying out of the functions of such agency. Provides that the Secretary in the administration of this Act shall: (1) accept and utilize funds transferred to him by any Federal agency; (2) enter into contracts or make cooperative agreements with any Federal or State agency, any educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or qualified individual; (3) obtain the services of experts and consultants or organizations thereof; and (4) accept and utilize funds made available for salvage archeological purposes by any private person or corporation. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 April 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept 93-992.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 April 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept 93-992.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 May 1974

    Passed

    Measure laid on table in House, S. 514 passed in lieu.

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 11 April 1974

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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