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H.R.4821 / 103rd Congress

Honey Springs National Battlefield and Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1994

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 25, 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Honey Springs National Battlefield Title II: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Honey Springs National Battlefield and Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1994 - Title I: Honey Springs National Battlefield - Establishes the Honey Springs National Battlefield in Oklahoma to provide for the preservation and interpretation of a Civil War battlefield. Provides for cooperative agreements with, and grants to, specified entities for protection, maintenance, interpretation, and rehabilitation of the battlefield. Directs the National Park Service to submit a management plan for the battlefield to specified congressional committees. Establishes the Honey Springs National Battlefield Advisory Commission. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site - Establishes the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Oklahoma to provide for the preservation and interpretation of the Battle of the Washita. Sets forth provisions parallel to those in title I concerning cooperative agreements and grants and the submission of a management plan for the battlefield. Establishes the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Advisory Commission. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] · D–OK

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.

  2. Late Referral to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Nov 30, 94).

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1553)

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1537-1538)

  8. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2590)

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