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H.R.761 / 110th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail.

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

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 23, 2007

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., specified federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historic site and interpretive center for the Trail. Requires the National Park Service (NPS), through a written agreement with the Foundation, to ensure that the operation of the land conveyed is in accordance with NPS standards for preservation, maintenance, and interpretation. Authorizes appropriations for site and center operation.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] · R–NE

Committees

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

Actions

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8193)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8193)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 761.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8193-8194)

  7. Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 156.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-247.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-247.

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

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

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  16. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. Introduced in House

  18. Introduced in House

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