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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Apr 12, 1994
Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 1994 - Establishes the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) assist appropriate local entities in the development of interpretive and educational materials as specified in the August 1992 Plan for the Wheeling National Heritage Area; (2) provide funds for capital improvements to projects and initial operating assistance; and (3) provide technical assistance to the local entities in the preparation of plans or studies pursuant to the Plan. Authorizes appropriations. Limits funds made available for capital projects and planning and studies to 50 percent of the costs of the project funded.
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Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D–WV
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For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 264 - 154 (Roll No. 101).
House roll call 101 · Individual votesFailed 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): 264 - 154 (Roll No. 101).
House roll call 101 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2231)
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 until April 13.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2189-2192)
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-471.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-471.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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