Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 17, 2005)
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Designates the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc., as the Area's management entity (the entity), which shall: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior for approval a management plan which includes policies, strategies, and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, development, and interpretation of the Area; and (2) assist local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing the plan.
Prohibits the entity from using Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance to the Area and enter into cooperative agreements with the entity and other public or private entities to develop and implement the plan.
What just happenedMay 17, 2005
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMay 17, 2005
- Engrossed in HouseMay 16, 2005
- Introduced in HouseFeb 17, 2005
- May 17, 2005IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 16, 2005FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 16, 2005FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3283-3284)
- May 16, 2005Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3283-3284)
- May 16, 2005FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 938.
- May 16, 2005FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3283-3286)
- May 16, 2005FloorH30300
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Mar 3, 2005CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Feb 17, 2005IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 17, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 17, 2005IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House