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S. 2549 (102nd)

Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act of 1992

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Introduced

8 April 1992

Last action

8 October 1992 · Committee

Status

By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-459. Additional and minority views filed.

Sponsors

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

24 March 2026

Rule of law · Education

Summary

Hudson River Artists National Historical Park Act of 1992 - Establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, New York. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Hudson River Artists National Historical Park, subject to specified requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) acquire specified lands and improvements, as well as historic objects, artifacts, and other personal property associated with and appropriate for the interpretation of the Park; (2) enter into cooperative agreements with the State of New York (the State), specified entities, and individuals; and (3) accept donated funds, property, and services. Specifies that lands and improvements owned by the State may be acquired by the State only by transfer at no cost to the Federal Government. Directs the Secretary to: (1) administer the Park in accordance with this Act and all laws generally applicable to national historic sites; (2) preserve and interpret the Site; (3) preserve and perpetuate knowledge and understanding, and provide for public understanding and enjoyment, of the lives and works of the Hudson River artists (the artists); and (4) assist public and private entities in the interpretation of the artists, their houses and studios, and the vistas depicted by the artists throughout the Hudson River Valley region (region). Specifies that: (1) the Secretary shall take no action with respect to the lands and structures owned by the State within Park boundaries except through cooperative agreements in accordance with this Act; and (2) with regard to lands within the State Forest Preserve, the provisions of such cooperative agreements shall be in strict conformance with the pertinent provisions of the New York State Constitution. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to cooperating entities for the marking, interpretation, restoration, preservation, or interpretation of Site property; and (2) enter into cooperative agreements to plan and coordinate the interpretation of the cultural and natural history of the region, and with the Greene County Historical Society to provide for the establishment of a library and research center at the Site. Directs the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site and Park, including: (1) recommendations and cost estimates for the identification, marking, interpretation, and preservation of properties and landscapes associated with the artists and located throughout the region; and (2) recommendations on ways to broaden public understanding of the region and its role in American prehistory, history, and culture, and to foster relevant public education, resource preservation, and appropriate levels of regional tourism. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 8 April 1992

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 April 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1992

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 July 1992

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 August 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-954.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 September 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 24 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 24 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 October 1992

    Floor

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-459. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 October 1992

    Committee

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-459. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

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