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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 25, 1994
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands and interests (including development rights and easements) in the properties located at Hyde Park, New York, that were owned by Franklin D. Roosevelt or his family at the time of death, to be added to and administered as part of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site or the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, as appropriate. 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. 103-419.
By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-419.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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 Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-942.
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 S3981)
Introduced in Senate
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