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H.R. 4158 103rd Congress House

Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site Act of 1994

Official title: To establish the Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site.

Introduced: March 24, 1994 Introduced by: Nydia M. Velázquez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 154 - 226 (Roll no. 368).
Aug 1, 1994
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6544-6545)
Aug 1, 1994
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 1, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 1, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6527-6528)
Aug 1, 1994
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 1, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 348.
Aug 1, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-642.
Jul 20, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 25, 1994
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 27, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 24, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 24, 1994
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Aug 1, 1994 House · vote #368 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED Failed 154–226 See who voted →
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 Latest action August 1, 1994

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 154 - 226 (Roll no. 368).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site Act of 1994 - Designates the Lower East Side Tenement Museum at 97 Orchard Street, New York, New York, as a National Historic Site.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Site with donated or appropriated funds, to enter into cooperative agreements with the Museum designed to assure preservation and interpretation of the Site, and to acquire properties owned, operated, or required by the Museum.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1999 Identical bill Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site Act of 1994
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 17, 1994
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 5, 1994
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 5, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4158: Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4158/
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