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HR 1492 - 109

To provide for the preservation of the historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 109-441.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 11, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these sites and to demonstrate the nation's commitment to equal justice. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with state, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations, to develop criteria for making grants to those entities (and only in accordance with such criteria) to assist in carrying out the actions described above. Permits the use of federal funds made available under this Act for the acquisition of of non-federal property for the purposes of this Act only if that property is within specified areas. Declares that the authority granted in this Act shall not constitute a federal designation or have any effect on private property ownership. Requires a 50% non-federal match for funds provided under this Act. Terminates the force and effect of this Act two years after the disbursement to grantees of the total amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act. Prohibits any federal funds made available to carry out this Act from being used to acquire any real property or an interest in any real property without the owner's written consent. Authorizes appropriations.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Oct 13, 2006

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these sites and to demonstrate the nation's commitment to equal justice. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with state, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations, to develop criteria for making grants to those entities (and only in accordance with such criteria) to assist in carrying out the actions described above. Permits the use of federal funds made available under this Act for the acquisition of of non-federal property for the purposes of this Act only if that property is within specified areas. Declares that the authority granted in this Act shall not constitute a federal designation or have any effect on private property ownership. Requires a 50% non-federal match for funds provided under this Act. Terminates the force and effect of this Act two years after the disbursement to grantees of the total amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act. Prohibits any federal funds made available to carry out this Act from being used to acquire any real property or an interest in any real property without the owner's written consent. Authorizes appropriations.

36 Passed House amended Jan 24, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 21, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these sites and to demonstrate the Nation's commitment to equal justice. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Japanese American National Heritage Coalition, to make grants to States, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to assist in carrying out the actions described above. Permits the use of federal funds made available under this Act for the acquisition of of non-federal property for the purposes of this Act only if that property is within specified areas. Declares that, the authority granted in this Act shall not constitute a federal designation or have any effect on private property ownership. Requires a 25 percent non-federal match for funds provided under this Act. Terminates the force and effect of this Act two years after the disbursement to grantees of the total amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act. Prohibits any federal funds made available to carry out this Act from being used to acquire any real property or an interest in any real property without the owner or owners written consent. Authorizes appropriations.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) Aug 30, 2005

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these sites and to demonstrate the Nation's commitment to equal justice. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Japanese American National Heritage Coalition, to make grants to States, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to assist in carrying out the actions described above. Permits the use of federal funds made available under this Act for the acquisition of of non-federal property for the purposes of this Act only if that property is within specified areas. Declares that, the authority granted in this Act shall not constitute a federal designation or have any effect on private property ownership. Requires a 25 percent non-federal match for funds provided under this Act. Terminates the force and effect of this Act two years after the disbursement to grantees of the total amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act. Prohibits any federal funds made available to carry out this Act from being used to acquire any real property or an interest in any real property without the owner or owners written consent. Authorizes appropriations.

00 Introduced in House Apr 21, 2005

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make grants and create a program within the National Park Service to support and work in partnership with citizens, governmental and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and acquiring historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II in order to gain inspiration from these sites and to demonstrate the Nation's commitment to equal justice. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Japanese American National Heritage Coalition, to make grants to citizens, States, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to assist in carrying out the actions described above. Provides for the Secretary to require a 25 percent non-Federal match for funds provided under this Act. Terminates the force and effect of this Act two years after the disbursement to grantees of the total amount of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act.

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Dec 21, 2006

Signed by President.

Dec 21, 2006

Signed by President.

Dec 21, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-441.

Dec 21, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-441.

Dec 11, 2006

Presented to President.

Dec 11, 2006

Presented to President.

Dec 5, 2006

Mr. Radanovich moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H8698-8700)

Dec 5, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1492.

Dec 5, 2006

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8698)

Dec 5, 2006

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8698)

Dec 5, 2006

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

Nov 17, 2006

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 16, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11105; text as passed Senate: CR S11105)

Nov 16, 2006

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11105; text as passed Senate: CR S11105)

Jul 31, 2006

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with amendments. With written report No. 109-314.

Jul 31, 2006

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with amendments. With written report No. 109-314.

Jul 31, 2006

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

May 24, 2006

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

Apr 6, 2006

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Nov 17, 2005

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

Nov 16, 2005

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

Nov 16, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10321-10326)

Nov 16, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1492.

Nov 16, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10321)

Nov 16, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10321)

Nov 16, 2005

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

Jun 21, 2005

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-142.

Jun 21, 2005

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-142.

Jun 21, 2005

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

May 18, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 18, 2005

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

May 18, 2005

Subcommittee on National Parks Discharged.

Apr 14, 2005

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Apr 6, 2005

Introduced in House

Apr 6, 2005

Introduced in House

Apr 6, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Apr 6, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

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