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Version 49 · Public Law · Sep 24, 2004
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2004 - Revises Federal law provisions concerning the acquisition of land for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, by donation, or by exchange, land or an interest in land within a specified private lands area.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) transfer to the National Park Service specified U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands for inclusion in the Park and revise the Park's boundary accordingly; and (2) revise the Park's boundary to include specified Appalachian National Scenic Trail land and exclude that land from the boundary of such Trail.
Establishes maximum acreage for the Park.
Requires acquired lands and interests to become a part of the Park, subject to the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Park.
Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D–WV
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 108-307.
Became Public Law No: 108-307.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7024)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7024)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1576.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7024-7025)
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-655.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-655.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5845; text as passed Senate: CR S5845)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5845; text as passed Senate: CR S5845)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-236.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-236.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-225.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11033-11034)
Introduced in Senate
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