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Revolutionary War Historic Preservation Study Act of 1994

Introduced: April 19, 1994 See on congress.gov
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Jul 11, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 19, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 19, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Revolutionary War Historic Preservation Study Act of 1994 - Establishes the Revolutionary War Sites Advisory Commission to: (1) prepare a study of Revolutionary War sites which shall identify their significance, determine threats to their integrity, and provide alternatives for their preservation and interpretation; and (2) report to the Secretary of the Interior and specified congressional committees. Requires the Commission to research and propose innovative open space and land preservation techniques such as designation as units of the National Park System (NPS) or as affiliated areas. Allows the study to include existing NPS units.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 11, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 14, 1994
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Apr 19, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4257: Revolutionary War Historic Preservation Study Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4257/
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"H.R. 4257: Revolutionary War Historic Preservation Study Act of 1994." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4257/.
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