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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 26, 1998
Permits payment of medical expenses incurred by a member of the U.S. Park Police in the performance of duty to be made directly by the National Park Service if the expenses are certified by the Chief, U.S. Park Police.
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Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R–AK
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-388.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-388.
Referred to House Government Reform
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Resources
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11820)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11820)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-801.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7263)
Introduced in Senate
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