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Public Law101th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 830Became Law

A bill to amend Public Law 99-647, establishing the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor Commission, to authorize the Commission to take immediate action in furtherance of its purposes and to increase the authorization of appropriations for the Commission.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 17, 1990)

Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a limited experimental program of financial assistance for demonstration projects within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island which: (1) exhibit national significance; or (2) provide a wide spectrum of historic, recreational, or environmental education opportunities to the general public.

Provides that fund applications shall be made to the Secretary through the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. Requires that each application include the Commission's recommendation and findings as to how the proposed funded project will further the purposes of this Act.

Prescribes purposes for which the Secretary may provide such funds. States that funds provided by this Act shall not exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. Empowers the Secretary to consider projects that provide a greater leverage of Federal funds. Subjects any payment made to an agreement that conversion, use, or disposal of the assisted project for purposes contrary to this Act shall result in a right of the United States of compensation of all funds made available to such project, or the proportion of the increased value of the project attributable to such funds as determined at the time of such conversion, use, or disposal, whichever is greater.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for each year in which the Commission is in existence and authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for purposes of the experimental program.

What just happenedOct 18, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-441.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Oct 18, 1990PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-441.

  2. Oct 18, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-441.

  3. Oct 18, 1990PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 18, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 9, 1990FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 9, 1990President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 9, 1990Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 4, 1990Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Oct 3, 1990ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 3, 1990NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  11. Sep 18, 1990Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  12. Sep 17, 1990FloorH38310

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

  13. Sep 17, 1990FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Sep 17, 1990Floor8000

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

  15. Sep 17, 1990FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  16. Sep 17, 1990FloorH30321

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

  17. Sep 17, 1990FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  18. Sep 17, 1990FloorH30320

    Mr. Rhodes demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

  19. Sep 17, 1990FloorH30300

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

  20. Sep 17, 1990CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.

  21. Sep 17, 1990CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-712.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 17, 1990Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-712.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 14, 1990CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Jun 14, 1990CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Jun 5, 1990CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  26. Sep 20, 1989CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Sep 8, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Jul 18, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jul 18, 1989FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  30. Jul 18, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  31. Jul 14, 1989Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  32. Jul 14, 1989Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  33. Jul 6, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.

  34. Jul 6, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 22, 89 with an amendment. With written report No. 101-63.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jul 6, 1989Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 22, 89 with an amendment. With written report No. 101-63.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  36. Jun 21, 1989Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  37. Jun 8, 1989Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-288.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  38. Apr 19, 1989Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  39. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  40. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedSep 17, 199036

Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a limited experimental program of financial assistance for demonstration projects within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island which: (1) exhibit national significance; or (2) provide a wide spectrum of historic, recreational, or environmental education opportunities to the general public.

Provides that fund applications shall be made to the Secretary through the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. Requires that each application include the Commission's recommendation and findings as to how the proposed funded project will further the purposes of this Act.

Prescribes purposes for which the Secretary may provide such funds. States that funds provided by this Act shall not exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. Empowers the Secretary to consider projects that provide a greater leverage of Federal funds. Subjects any payment made to an agreement that conversion, use, or disposal of the assisted project for purposes contrary to this Act shall result in a right of the United States of compensation of all funds made available to such project, or the proportion of the increased value of the project attributable to such funds as determined at the time of such conversion, use, or disposal, whichever is greater.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for each year in which the Commission is in existence and authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for purposes of the experimental program.

Passed Senate amendedJul 14, 198935

Authorizes the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to make grants for preservation and restoration, interpretive exhibits, cultural and educational programs, and acquisition and protection of threatened lands and structures within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Requires that matching grants be made for preservation and restoration and for acquisition and protection of threatened lands and structures and that certain congressional committees be notified before such grants are made.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 6, 198901

Authorizes the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to make grants for preservation and restoration, interpretive exhibits, cultural and educational programs, and acquisition and protection of threatened lands and structures within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Requires that matching grants be made for preservation and restoration and for acquisition and protection of threatened lands and structures and that certain congressional committees be notified before such grants are made.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992.

Introduced in SenateApr 18, 198900

Authorizes the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to make grants for historic preservation, an interpretative exhibit, and cultural and educational programs within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992.