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HR 2344 104th Congress House

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site Act of 1995

Official title: To establish the Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 14, 1995 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 18, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sep 18, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Sep 14, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 14, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1786)
Sep 14, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 18, 1995

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site Act of 1995 - 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: (1) acquire the Site with donated or appropriated funds or to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Museum designed to assure preservation and interpretation of the Site; and (2) assist the Museum in acquiring real properties that it occupies or uses.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Sep 27, 1995
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2344: Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site Act of 1995. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2344/
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