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H.R. 3964 (100th)

A bill to establish a National Park System Review Board, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

18 February 1988

Last action

1 August 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

Sponsors

Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]

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Summary

Establishes the National Park System Review Board to maintain a continuing review of National Park Service programs and of existing and proposed National Park System units. Requires the Board to transmit annually to the President and the Congress: (1) a report containing the results of such review, together with recommendations for the management of the National Park System or any proposed additions to such System; and (2) budget recommendations for the Service and the Board. Establishes a Director of the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the functions of the Director. Mandates a five-year term of office.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 May 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 May 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 June 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 June 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 June 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 451.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 30 June 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-742.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 June 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-742.

    Source: Committee

  14. 12 July 1988

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.494 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 July 1988

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate; Waiving All Points of Order.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 July 1988

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 July 1988

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 248 - 130 (Record Vote No: 245).

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 July 1988

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 248 - 130 (Record Vote No: 245).

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 July 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 July 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 1 August 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 27 July 1988

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 30 June 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 18 February 1988

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