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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 13, 1999
Loess Hills Preservation Study Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to Congress on options for the protection and interpretation of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Loess Hills (Iowa) area, including the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System, a National Heritage Area or Heritage Corridor, or another appropriate designation.Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R–IA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8184-8187)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8184-8187)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-66.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-66.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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