US SB916 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 9 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-07-31 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-93.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, with respect to the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program, to: (1) expand the current definition of "battlefield report" to include the report entitled "Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States"; and (2) expand the Program to permit the acquisition not only of an "interest in an eligible site," but also an "eligible site." Requires acquisitions of lands or interests under the Act to be from willing sellers only. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on activities carried out under this Act. Prohibits the use of any acquisition grant program funds for purposes of lobbying.

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Title

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-31SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-93.
2013-05-09SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2013-05-09SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3331)

Same As/Similar To

HB1033 (Same As) 2014-05-22 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.

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