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H.R. 706 (113th)

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act

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Introduced

14 February 2013

Last action

22 December 2014 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

Sponsors

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

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Summary

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire up to 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the development of administrative, curatorial, or visitor facilities for the Park. Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park. Dedicates the Park to former Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of: (1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and (2) his decades of service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States. Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States. Adjusts the boundary of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Designates the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Corridor.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 July 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 September 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 September 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 September 2014

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 December 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 22 December 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-687.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 December 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-687.

    Source: Committee

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