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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3222

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 15, 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.)

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the John Bowne House in Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing related to the history of religious freedom during the era of the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance (the study area).

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area's resources; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating resources within the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS); (3) identify properties related to the John Bowne House that could potentially meet criteria for designation as a National Historic Landmark; (4) evaluate the impact of the proposed action on the flow of commerce and commercial activity, job opportunities, and any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided if the proposal is implemented; (5) analyze the effect of the designation of the study area as an NPS unit on existing 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 (6) identify 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 study area is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires the owners of private property in or adjacent to the study area to be notified of such study's commencement and scope.

What just happenedSep 16, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Referred in SenateSep 16, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 15, 2014
  • Reported in HouseApr 1, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2013
  1. Sep 16, 2014IntroReferral

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

  2. Sep 15, 2014FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 15, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7494)

  4. Sep 15, 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 H7494)

  5. Sep 15, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3222.

  6. Sep 15, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7494-7495)

  7. Sep 15, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 1, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.

  9. Apr 1, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-395.

  10. Apr 1, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-395.

  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. Oct 4, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  16. Sep 30, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. Sep 30, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Sep 30, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 15, 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.)

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the John Bowne House in Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing related to the history of religious freedom during the era of the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance (the study area).

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area's resources; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating resources within the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS); (3) identify properties related to the John Bowne House that could potentially meet criteria for designation as a National Historic Landmark; (4) evaluate the impact of the proposed action on the flow of commerce and commercial activity, job opportunities, and any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided if the proposal is implemented; (5) analyze the effect of the designation of the study area as an NPS unit on existing 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 (6) identify 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 study area is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires the owners of private property in or adjacent to the study area to be notified of such study's commencement and scope.

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

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the John Bowne House in Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing related to the history of religious freedom during the era of the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance (the study area).

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area's resources; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating resources within the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS); (3) identify properties related to the John Bowne House that could potentially meet criteria for designation as a National Historic Landmark; (4) evaluate the impact of the proposed action on the flow of commerce and commercial activity, job opportunities, and any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided if the proposal is implemented; (5) analyze the effect of the designation of the study area as an NPS unit on existing 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 (6) identify 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 study area is designated as an NPS unit.

Requires the owners of private property in or adjacent to the study area to be notified of such study's commencement and scope.

Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2013

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the John Bowne House in Queens, New York, the Friends Meeting House at 137-17 Northern Boulevard, Queens, and other resources in the vicinity of Flushing related to the history of religious freedom during the era of the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area's resources, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating resources within the study area as a unit of the National Park System.

Flushing Remonstrance Study Act — Informed