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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 13, 1997
Expresses support for: (1) the work of the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council and all the Federal, State, and local entities and other interested groups that are preparing bicentennial activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition during the years 2004 through 2006; and (2) the events to be held in observance of the expedition at St. Louis, Missouri, in 2004, Bismarck, North Dakota, in 2005, and many other cities during such observance. Calls upon the President, the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the National Park Service, American Indian tribes, other public officials, and U.S. citizens to support, promote, and participate in the many bicentennial activities being planned to commemorate the expedition.
People & committees
Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] · D–ND
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Star Print ordered on the resolution as agreed to.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5104-5105)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5104-5105)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-121.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1408-1409)
Introduced in Senate
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