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Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act

Became Public Law No: 106-146.

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Summary

36 Passed House amended Feb 3, 2000

Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act - Establishes the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York State as an affiliated area of the National Park System. Provides that the Greene County Historical Society of Greene County, New York, shall continue to own, administer, manage, and operate the Site. Directs the Society to administer the Site in accordance with this Act and all laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to enter into cooperative agreements with the Society to preserve the Thomas Cole House and other structures in the historic site and to assist with education programs and research and interpretation of the Thomas Cole House and associated landscapes; and (2) for further purposes of this Act, to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of New York, the Society, the Thomas Cole Foundation, and other public and private entities to facilitate public understanding and enjoyment of the lives and works of the Hudson River artists through the provision of assistance to develop, present, and fund art exhibits, resident artist programs, and other appropriate activities related to the preservation, interpretation, and use of the historic site. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire personal property associated with, and appropriate for, the interpretation of the historic site. Directs the Secretary, with the cooperation of the Society, to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site, including recommendations for regional wayside exhibits. Authorizes appropriations.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) Feb 3, 2000

Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act - Establishes the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York State as an affiliated area of the National Park System. Provides that the Greene County Historical Society of Greene County, New York, shall continue to own, administer, manage, and operate the Site. Directs the Society to administer the Site in accordance with this Act and all laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to enter into cooperative agreements with the Society to preserve the Thomas Cole House and other structures in the historic site and to assist with education programs and research and interpretation of the Thomas Cole House and associated landscapes; and (2) for further purposes of this Act, to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of New York, the Society, the Thomas Cole Foundation, and other public and private entities to facilitate public understanding and enjoyment of the lives and works of the Hudson River artists through the provision of assistance to develop, present, and fund art exhibits, resident artist programs, and other appropriate activities related to the preservation, interpretation, and use of the historic site. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire personal property associated with, and appropriate for, the interpretation of the historic site. Directs the Secretary, with the cooperation of the Society, to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site, including recommendations for regional wayside exhibits. Authorizes appropriations.

00 Introduced in House Feb 3, 2000

Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act - Establishes the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York State as an affiliated area of the National Park System. Provides that the Greene County Historical Society of Greene County, New York, shall continue to own, manage, and operate the Site. Directs the Society to administer the Site in accordance with this Act and all laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to enter into cooperative agreements with the Society to preserve the Thomas Cole House and other structures in the historic site and to assist with education programs and research and interpretation of the Thomas Cole House and associated landscapes; and (2) for further purposes of this Act, to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of New York, the Society, the Thomas Cole Foundation, and other public and private entities to facilitate public understanding and enjoyment of the lives and works of the Hudson River artists through the provision of assistance to develop, present, and fund art exhibits, resident artist programs, and other appropriate activities related to the preservation, interpretation, and use of the historic site. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire personal property associated with, and appropriate for, the interpretation of the historic site. Directs the Secretary, with the cooperation of the Society, to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site, including recommendations for regional wayside exhibits. Authorizes appropriations.

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Dec 9, 1999

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 1999

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-146.

Dec 9, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-146.

Nov 30, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 30, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 22, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 19, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15158)

Nov 19, 1999

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15158)

Sep 14, 1999

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 277.

Sep 13, 1999

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

Sep 13, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8112-8113)

Sep 13, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 658.

Sep 13, 1999

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sherwood objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

Sep 13, 1999

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8129-8130)

Sep 13, 1999

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 406).(text: CR H8112)

Sep 13, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H8112)

Sep 13, 1999

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

May 13, 1999

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-138.

May 13, 1999

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-138.

May 13, 1999

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.

Apr 28, 1999

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 28, 1999

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 18, 1999

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 18, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Feb 18, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

Feb 9, 1999

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 1999

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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