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National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998

Introduced: May 15, 1997 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 28 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 21, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-203.

Jul 21, 1998

Signed by President.

Jul 14, 1998

Presented to President.

Jun 26, 1998

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 25, 1998

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7078)

Jun 25, 1998

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7078)

Jun 25, 1998

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 10, 1998

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

Jun 10, 1998

Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

Jun 9, 1998

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

Jun 9, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll No. 214).

Jun 9, 1998

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll No. 214).

Jun 9, 1998

Considered as unfinished business.

Jun 9, 1998

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.

Jun 9, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jun 9, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4260-4266, H4295)

Jun 9, 1998

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

Jun 3, 1998

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-559.

Jun 3, 1998

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.

May 20, 1998

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 20, 1998

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 7, 1997

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

Oct 7, 1997

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 22, 1997

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 21, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

May 21, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

May 15, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

May 15, 1997

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 10, 1998	House · vote #214	Suspend the rules and pass, as amended	Passed	415–2	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1997 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish in the National Park Service (NPS) a program to be known as the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom under which the Secretary shall: (1) produce and disseminate educational materials about the Railroad; (2) provide technical assistance to other government agencies, private entities, or the Governments of Canada, Mexico, or any appropriate Caribbean country to ensure coordination of Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network; and (3) regulate use of an official symbol for the Network.

Includes within the Network: (1) NPS units or programs pertaining to the Railroad; (2) Federal, State, local, or privately-owned properties pertaining to the Railroad that have a verifiable connection to it and that are included or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) governmental or nongovernmental facilities or programs of educational, research, or interpretive natures that are directly related to such Railroad. Prohibits amounts from being appropriated for the purposes of this Act except to the Secretary for carrying out his or her responsibilities.

What's happening now July 21, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-203.

Committees of jurisdiction 4