A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.946 through Congress

S.946 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateMay 3, 1999IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House bill: H.R.1104 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 3, 1999

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the Archivist of the United States administrative jurisdiction over land located in the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York, for construction of a visitor center.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D–NY

Committees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

Legislative record

Actions

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Feb 10, 2000
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 24, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.
Jun 24, 1999
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 106-94.
Jun 24, 1999
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 106-94.
Jun 16, 1999
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 25, 1999
Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-191.
May 21, 1999
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.
May 4, 1999
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
May 3, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 3, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4604)
May 3, 1999
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 1104 · To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

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Analyze S.946 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.946, 106th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/946

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1999-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/s946/BILLS-106s946rs.htm

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Analyze S.946 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.946, 106th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/946

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1999-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/s946/BILLS-106s946rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.946 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.946, 106th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/946

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1999-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/s946/BILLS-106s946rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.946 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.946, 106th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the construction of a visitor center.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/946

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1999-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/s946/BILLS-106s946rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.946 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.