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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 18, 2000
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a 404-mile trail from the Rio Grande River near El Paso, Texas, to San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, as a component of the National Trails System.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer the trail.Directs the Secretary to: (1) encourage volunteer groups to develop and maintain the trail; and (2) consult with affected Federal, State, local governmental, and tribal agencies in its administration. Authorizes the Secretary to coordinate trail activities and programs with the Government of Mexico and Mexican non-governmental organizations and academic institutions.
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Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D–TX
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 810.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7667-7668)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7667-7668)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7667-7669)
Mr. Gilchrest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to Department of the Interior for comments.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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