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HR 4913 108th Congress House

Union Chapel Fossil Footprint Site Preservation Act

Official title: To provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on the former Union Chapel Mine site in Alabama, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 22, 2004 Introduced by: Aderholt, Robert B. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources AlabamaCoalCommerceEnergy
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Environmental ProtectionFinance and Financial SectorLawLiability for environmental damagesNatural areasPaleontologyReclamation of landResearch natural areasScience, Technology, CommunicationsStrip miningSurety and fidelity
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 2004
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Aug 2, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Aug 2, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 22, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 22, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 2, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Union Chapel Fossil Footprint Site Preservation Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) preserve and protect the paleontological resources located within the exterior boundaries of the former Union Chapel Mine site (Alabama); (2) provide opportunities for scientific research in a manner compatible with preservation and protection of such resources; and (3) provide the public with opportunities for educational activities in a manner compatible with such preservation and protection.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4913: Union Chapel Fossil Footprint Site Preservation Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4913/
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"H.R. 4913: Union Chapel Fossil Footprint Site Preservation Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4913/.
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H.R. 4913, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4913/.
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