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United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Act
Introduced: September 9, 1999
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sep 14, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Sep 9, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 9, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1843-1844)
Sep 9, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Maritime Initiative of the National Park Service, to establish a program to inventory, evaluate, document, and assist efforts to restore and preserve surviving U.S. Life-Saving Service stations.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) serve as a clearinghouse of information for persons interested in restoring and preserving historic lifesaving stations, boats, and related equipment; and (2) make information regarding the Service, the Revenue Cutter Service, and related organizations that provided humanitarian assistance to shipwrecked mariners and passengers available to the public.
Provides for grants, subject to the availability of appropriations, for coordination and assistance in restoration and preservation of historic lifesaving stations, boats, and other artifacts.
Authorizes appropriations.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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