Bill113th Congress

H.R. 706

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act

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Introduced
Feb 14, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest Action
Dec 22, 2014

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Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

Democrat·RI-1
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First Name: David
Middle Name: N.
Last Name: Cicilline
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
706
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 14, 2013
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Is Law
No
Dec 22, 2014CalendarsH12410

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

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Dec 22, 2014CommitteeH12200

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-687.

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Dec 22, 2014Committee5000

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-687.

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Sep 18, 2014Committee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Sep 18, 2014Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Sep 18, 2014Committee

Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

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Jul 23, 2013Committee

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Feb 28, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

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Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Feb 14, 20130

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire up to 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the development of administrative, curatorial, or visitor facilities for the Park.

Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park.

Dedicates the Park to former Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of: (1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and (2) his decades of service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States.

Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States.

Adjusts the boundary of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Designates the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Corridor.

Reported to House with amendment(s)· Dec 22, 201417

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - (Sec. 3) Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park that considers ways to use preexisting or planned visitor facilities and recreational opportunities developed in the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Dedicates the Park to former Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of: (1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and (2) his decades of service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States.

Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States.

Prohibits the use of condemnation to acquire land or interests in land under this Act. Prohibits anything in this Act from: (1) creating buffer zones outside the Park; or (2) restricting an activity because it can be seen, heard, or detected within the Park from being conducted outside its boundaries.

Natural Resources Committee

House· Standing
Dams and canalsHistoric sites and heritage areasIndustrial facilitiesLakes and riversMassachusettsMembers of CongressMonuments and memorialsNavigation, waterways, harborsParks, recreation areas, trailsRhode IslandSenate

Reported in House

Dec 22, 2014

Introduced in House

Feb 14, 2013

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act — Informed