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HR 2832 106th Congress House

United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Act

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to inventory, evaluate, document, and assist efforts to restore and preserve surviving United States Life-Saving Service stations.

Introduced: September 9, 1999 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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 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
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 Latest action September 14, 1999

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2832: United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2832/
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"H.R. 2832: United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2832/.
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H.R. 2832, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2832/.
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