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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 18, 1994
Increases the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of the Interior to make available to the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission to carry out activities relating to the Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell Historic Preservation District in Massachusetts. Requires the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to assume all responsibilities for administration and oversight of the loan and grant agreements between the Commission and the Lowell Development and Financial Corporation as were previously ascribed to the Commission, upon its termination. Makes any revenues or other assets acquired by the Secretary by donation, the lease or sale of property, or fees for service available to the Secretary, without fiscal year limitation, to be used for any authorized function under this Act. Requires the Secretary to provide for audits of the financial records of the Park at least once each year. Extends the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission until the year 2000. Revises provisions of the terms for loan agreements between the Commission and the Corporation. Authorizes the Commission to renegotiate the terms and conditions respecting loan repayment of the agreement dated December 8, 1980, with the Corporation. Directs the Secretary, upon the termination of the Commission, to establish the Lowell National Historical Park Advisory Committee to advise on the operation, maintenance, development, and programming of the Park and Preservation District.
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Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D–MA
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 145 (Roll no. 440).
House roll call 440 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 145 (Roll no. 440).
House roll call 440 · Individual votesThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4448.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 532 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The amendment shall be considered as read, and points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 532. (consideration: CR H9681-9690)
Rule H. Res. 532 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 532 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The amendment shall be considered as read, and points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 221 - 160 (Roll No. 367).
House roll call 367 · 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): 221 - 160 (Roll No. 367).
House roll call 367 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6543-6544)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6521-6524)
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-641.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-641.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.
Late Referral to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Jul 11, 94).
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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