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Version 07 · Reported to House · Nov 16, 2022
Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition Act
This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land or interests in land in Frederick County, Maryland, for the Historic Preservation Training Center and related facilities.
The NPS may acquire not more than 20 acres in the county to support the physical space, program initiatives, and workforce development capacity of the center.
The NPS may acquire land or an interest in land by donation, transfer, exchange, or purchase from a willing seller using donated or appropriated funds.
People & committees
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] · D–MD
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-575.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-575.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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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