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Bill106th CongressFiled Sep 22, 1999Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2919

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 25, 2000)

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, founded in 1995, to pay the Federal share (20 percent) of the costs of authorized Center activities. Authorizes the Secretary to assist in the construction of the Center facility and the development of programs and exhibits related to the history of the Underground Railroad on property owned by the city of Cincinnati and the State of Ohio.

Authorizes appropriations.

Requires annual reports from the Center to Congress.

Amends the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary to make grants for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings or structures associated with the Underground Railroad and related research and documentation to sites, programs, or facilities that have been included in the national underground railroad network. Provides a matching funds requirement. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedSep 29, 2000

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 890.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Portman, Rob [R-OH-2](R-OH)Sponsor
21 cosponsors12 D9 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 890.

  2. Sep 29, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/28/2000 without amendment. With written report No. 106-445.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 29, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/28/2000 without amendment. With written report No. 106-445.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 20, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 26, 2000IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jul 25, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11, 2 Present (Roll no. 434). (text: CR H6860-6861)

  7. Jul 25, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 25, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 11, 2 Present (Roll no. 434).(text: CR H6860-6861)

  9. Jul 25, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6885)

  10. Jul 25, 2000FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Jul 25, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2919.

  12. Jul 25, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6860-6864)

  13. Jul 25, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Jul 17, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.

  15. Jul 17, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-741.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 17, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-741.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jun 20, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jun 20, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. May 18, 2000CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  20. May 18, 2000CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  21. Mar 30, 2000CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. Sep 28, 1999CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 28, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Sep 22, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Sep 22, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Sep 22, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 25, 200036
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, founded in 1995, to pay the Federal share (20 percent) of the costs of authorized Center activities. Authorizes the Secretary to assist in the construction of the Center facility and the development of programs and exhibits related to the history of the Underground Railroad on property owned by the city of Cincinnati and the State of Ohio.

Authorizes appropriations.

Requires annual reports from the Center to Congress.

Amends the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary to make grants for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings or structures associated with the Underground Railroad and related research and documentation to sites, programs, or facilities that have been included in the national underground railroad network. Provides a matching funds requirement. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseSep 22, 199900
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, founded in 1995, to pay the Federal share (20 percent) of the costs of authorized Center activities. Authorizes the Secretary to assist in the construction of the Center facility and the development of programs and exhibits related to the history of the Underground Railroad on property owned by the city of Cincinnati and the State of Ohio.

Authorizes appropriations.

Requires annual reports from the Center to Congress.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Act — Informed