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To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming.

Introduced: July 17, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 36 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 1998
Signed by President.
Oct 27, 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-290.
Oct 20, 1998
Presented to President.
Oct 10, 1998
Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
Oct 10, 1998
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H10427-10428)
Oct 10, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 1998
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10427-10428)
Oct 5, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 2, 1998
Amendment SP 3680 proposed by Senator Hagel for Senator Thomas.
Oct 2, 1998
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11379)
Oct 2, 1998
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 2, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 2, 1998
Amendment SP 3680 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 9, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
Sep 9, 1998
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-323.
Jul 29, 1998
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 1998
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.
Apr 1, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Mar 31, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 30, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 30, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 30, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 30, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1707-1709)
Mar 30, 1998
Mrs. Cubin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Mar 24, 1998
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-459.
Mar 11, 1998
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 11, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Oct 30, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 9, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 23, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jul 23, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Jul 17, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 17, 1997
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 1

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AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,680 — To delete concession provisions. Agreed to Oct 2, 1998
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires the Secretary of the Interior: (1) acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to establish the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, for the interpretation of the historic trails in the vicinity of Casper, including the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, the California Trail, the Pony Express Trail, the Bridger Trail, the Bozeman Trail, and various Indian routes; and (2) to construct, operate, and maintain facilities for the Center.

Allows the Secretary to: (1) accept and expend donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities for the Center's development and operation; (2) collect an entrance fee from visitors to the Center; and (3) use such fees for the Center's operating expenses. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 27, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-290.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Nov 13, 1997
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Nov 8, 1997
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