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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 247

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 9, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 22, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities for the historical preservation and interpretation of the parks.

Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for the parks.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to decrease the federal share of project costs for navigation and safety improvements to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and Baltimore Harbor Connecting Channels in Delaware and Maryland.

What just happenedJul 14, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  • Referred in HouseJul 10, 2014
  • Engrossed in SenateJul 9, 2014
  • Reported to SenateApr 22, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2013
  1. Jul 14, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  2. Jul 14, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  3. Jul 11, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  4. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Jul 10, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S4357-4358; text as passed Senate: CR S4362-4363)

  9. Jul 9, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4355-4364; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S4357-4358; text as passed Senate: CR S4362-4363)

  10. Apr 22, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 54.

  11. Apr 22, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-23.

  12. Apr 22, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-23.

  13. Mar 14, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  14. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S523-524)

  15. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S522-523)

  16. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJul 9, 201435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 22, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities for the historical preservation and interpretation of the parks.

Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for the parks.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to decrease the federal share of project costs for navigation and safety improvements to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and Baltimore Harbor Connecting Channels in Delaware and Maryland.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 22, 20131

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities for the historical preservation and interpretation of the parks.

Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for the parks.

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to decrease the federal share of project costs for navigation and safety improvements to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and Baltimore Harbor Connecting Channels in Delaware and Maryland.

Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2013

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act - Establishes in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Establishes in Auburn, New York, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park also as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities for the historical preservation and interpretation of such parks.

Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for such parks.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act — Informed