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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Jun 28, 2002
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Preservation Act of 2002- Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve and for the preservation of Vancouver Barracks at the Reserve. Earmarks funds for development costs associated with capital projects consistent with the cooperative management plan, limiting the Federal share to a maximum of 50 percent.
People & committees
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D–WA
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8013-8019; text: CR S8016)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8013-8019; text: CR S8016)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 107-193.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 107-193.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-453.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11557-11558)
Introduced in Senate
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