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Bill113th CongressFiled Apr 11, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1501

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 28, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 1, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyr's Monument in Fort Greene Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).

Requires the study to include: (1) an analysis of operational issues that should be considered if the Monument were to be designated as an NPS unit; (2) an analysis of the feasibility of administering the Monument, considering its size, configuration, and other factors including an annual cost estimate; (3) an analysis of the economic, educational, and other impacts of the designation of the Monument as an NPS unit; (4) an analysis of the effect of such designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, and on the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (5) an identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal lands if the Monument is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires, upon commencement of the study, owners of private property in or adjacent to the Monument to be notified of the study's commencement and scope.

What just happenedJul 23, 2014

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
10 cosponsors8 D2 R
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  • Referred in SenateApr 29, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 28, 2014
  • Reported in HouseApr 1, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013
  1. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  2. Apr 29, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Apr 28, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3218)

  4. Apr 28, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3218)

  5. Apr 28, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1501.

  6. Apr 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3218-3219)

  7. Apr 28, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 1, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.

  9. Apr 1, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-392.

  10. Apr 1, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-392.

  11. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  14. Feb 26, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  15. Apr 19, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  16. Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 11, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 28, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 1, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyr's Monument in Fort Greene Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).

Requires the study to include: (1) an analysis of operational issues that should be considered if the Monument were to be designated as an NPS unit; (2) an analysis of the feasibility of administering the Monument, considering its size, configuration, and other factors including an annual cost estimate; (3) an analysis of the economic, educational, and other impacts of the designation of the Monument as an NPS unit; (4) an analysis of the effect of such designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, and on the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (5) an identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal lands if the Monument is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires, upon commencement of the study, owners of private property in or adjacent to the Monument to be notified of the study's commencement and scope.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 1, 201417

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyr's Monument in Fort Greene Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).

Requires the study to include: (1) an analysis of operational issues that should be considered if the Monument were to be designated as an NPS unit; (2) an analysis of the feasibility of administering the Monument, considering its size, configuration, and other factors including an annual cost estimate; (3) an analysis of the economic, educational, and other impacts of the designation of the Monument as an NPS unit; (4) an analysis of the effect of such designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, and on the authorization, construction, operation, maintenance, or improvement of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (5) an identification of any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal lands if the Monument is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires, upon commencement of the study, owners of private property in or adjacent to the Monument to be notified of the study's commencement and scope.

Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyr's Monument in Fort Greene Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn as a unit of the National Park System.

Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act — Informed