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H.R.4514 / 111th Congress

Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 13, 2010

Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Colonel Charles Young Home, a National Historic Landmark in Xenia, Ohio, to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Home as a unit of the National Park System. (Colonel Charles Young was a distinguished African-American officer in the U.S. Army, a pioneer of techniques in military intelligence, as well as a commander of troops in combat in the Spanish-American War and the Mexican expedition against Pancho Villa.)

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate architectural and archaeological resources of the Home; (2) consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Home, including the use of shared management agreements with the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park or specific units of such Park; (3) consult with the Ohio Historical Society, Central State University, Wilberforce University, and other interested parties; and (4) identify cost estimates for any federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives considered.

Requires the Secretary to report study results to Congress, as well as any conclusions and recommendations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D–MO

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
30 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. Received in the Senate.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 26 (Roll no. 434). (text: CR H5508-5509)

    House roll call 434 · Individual votes
  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 26 (Roll no. 434).(text: CR H5508-5509)

    House roll call 434 · Individual votes
  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5517-5518)

  7. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4514.

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5508-5509)

  10. Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.

  12. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-527.

  13. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-527.

  14. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  17. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  19. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  20. Introduced in House

  21. Introduced in House

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