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H.R. 4448 (103rd)

To amend the Act establishing Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

18 May 1994

Last action

8 October 1994 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

24 March 2026

Taxation

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Summary

Increases the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of the Interior to make available to the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission to carry out activities relating to the Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell Historic Preservation District in Massachusetts. Requires the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to assume all responsibilities for administration and oversight of the loan and grant agreements between the Commission and the Lowell Development and Financial Corporation as were previously ascribed to the Commission, upon its termination. Makes any revenues or other assets acquired by the Secretary by donation, the lease or sale of property, or fees for service available to the Secretary, without fiscal year limitation, to be used for any authorized function under this Act. Requires the Secretary to provide for audits of the financial records of the Park at least once each year. Extends the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission until the year 2000. Revises provisions of the terms for loan agreements between the Commission and the Corporation. Authorizes the Commission to renegotiate the terms and conditions respecting loan repayment of the agreement dated December 8, 1980, with the Corporation. Directs the Secretary, upon the termination of the Commission, to establish the Lowell National Historical Park Advisory Committee to advise on the operation, maintenance, development, and programming of the Park and Preservation District.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 1994

    Committee

    Late Referral to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Jul 11, 94).

    Source: Committee

  2. 18 May 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 June 1994

    Committee

    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 July 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 July 1994

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 July 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 July 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 August 1994

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 221 - 160 (Roll No. 367).

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 August 1994

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 221 - 160 (Roll No. 367).

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 August 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6521-6524)

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 August 1994

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 August 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 August 1994

    Floor

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 August 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

    Source: Calendars

  17. 1 August 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-641.

    Source: Committee

  18. 1 August 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-641.

    Source: Committee

  19. 20 September 1994

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 532 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The amendment shall be considered as read, and points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.

    Source: Floor

  20. 26 September 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 532. (consideration: CR H9681-9690)

    Source: Floor

  22. 26 September 1994

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 532 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 26 September 1994

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  24. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  25. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4448.

    Source: Floor

  26. 26 September 1994

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 145 (Roll no. 440).

    Source: Floor

  27. 26 September 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 145 (Roll no. 440).

    Source: Floor

  28. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The amendment shall be considered as read, and points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.

    Source: Floor

  29. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  30. 26 September 1994

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 532 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  31. 27 September 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  32. 8 October 1994

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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