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H.R.3100 / 112th Congress

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.

Official summary

Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Jun 18, 2012

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act - Modifies the boundary of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to include approximately 151 acres of additional identified land. Bars the use of condemnation authority by the Secretary of the Interior for the acquisition of lands and interests within the boundaries of the park, authorizing acquisition by donation only.

Prohibits this Act, or the park's establishment or management plan, from being construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. Allows the conduct of activities or uses outside the park even if they can be seen or heard from within the park.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23] · R–TX

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-538.

  3. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-538.

  4. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

  7. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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