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H.R.2849 / 104th Congress

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park Act

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 4, 1996

Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park Act - Establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, in New York State: (1) the Harmony Mills National Historic Site; and (2) the Kate Mullaney House National Historic Site. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park in New York State, subject to specified requirements. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Secretary's acquisition of real and personal property and acceptance of donated funds, property, and services in connection with the Sites and Park; and (2) Park administration, including preservation and interpretation, cooperative and interpretation agreements, technical assistance, and the contents and submission to specified congressional committees of a general management plan for the Sites and the Park. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] · D–NY

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

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