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H.R. 4944 (107th)

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act

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Introduced

13 June 2002

Last action

19 December 2002 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-373.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], ROBERT GOODLATTE

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation National Historical Park Act - Establishes the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire from willing sellers: (1) land or interests within the Park's boundaries and associated personal property for interpretation of the Park; (2) conservation easements to protect the scenic, natural, and historic resources on adjacent lands and preserve the Park's natural or historic setting; and (3) up to 50 acres of land outside the Park to develop facilities for visitors, administrative functions, museums, curatorial functions, and/or maintenance. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a Park management plan which addresses the needs of non-Federal landowners, including independent nonprofit organizations. Establishes the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation National Historical Park Advisory Commission. Authorizes the Secretary to receive and expend funds from an endowment to be established with the National Park Foundation. Allows the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance for: (1) preserving historic structures; (2) maintaining the Park's natural or cultural landscape; (3) local preservation planning, interpretation, and management of public visitation; and (4) furthering the goals of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1050-1051)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 June 2002

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 June 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 September 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 September 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 September 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 October 2002

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 October 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 October 2002

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6869-6871)

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 October 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6869-6871)

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4944.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6869-6872)

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 October 2002

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 October 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 1 October 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-713.

    Source: Committee

  19. 1 October 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-713.

    Source: Committee

  20. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 20 November 2002

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 November 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

    Source: Floor

  23. 10 December 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 10 December 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 19 December 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-373.

    Source: President

  26. 19 December 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  27. 19 December 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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