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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Sep 27, 1994
Thomas Cole National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1994 - Establishes the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, New York, as a unit of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) acquire specified lands and interests within the Site's boundaries and personal property associated with and appropriate for the interpretation of the site; (2) enter into cooperative agreements with the State of New York, the Thomas Cole Foundation, and other public and private entities to facilitate public understanding and enjoyment of the lives and works of the Hudson River artists through activities related to the preservation, interpretation, and use of the Site and with the Greene County Historical Society to provide for the establishment of a library and research center at the Site; and (3) display, and accept for display, works of art associated with Thomas Cole and other Hudson River artists. Directs the Secretary to: (1) administer the Site in accordance with this Act and all laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System; and (2) develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general managment plan for the site, including recommendations for regional wayside exhibits. Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D–NY
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By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-413.
By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-413.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-775.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S556-557)
Introduced in Senate
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