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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act of 2008

Introduced: January 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 16, 2008
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 808.
Jun 16, 2008
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-376.
May 7, 2008
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 23, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 22, 2007
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 122 (Roll no. 983). (text: CR H11781-11782)
Oct 22, 2007
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): 256 - 122 (Roll no. 983).(text: CR H11781-11782)
Oct 22, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11818)
Oct 22, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 22, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 189.
Oct 22, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11781-11785)
Oct 22, 2007
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 4, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 197.
Aug 4, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-310.
Jun 28, 2007
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 28, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 28, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 7, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jan 5, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)
Jan 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 4, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 22, 2007 House · vote #983 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 256–122 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act of 2008 - Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey as a unit of the National Park System.

Sets forth conditions concerning the establishment of the Park.

Specifies the boundaries of the Park.

Sets forth provisions regarding the administration of the Park.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a management plan for the Park.

Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary in the development of the management plan.

Directs the Secretary to complete a study regarding the preservation and interpretation of Hinchliffe Stadium as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which shall include an assessment of the potential for listing it as a National Historic Landmark as well as options for maintaining its historic integrity.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 16, 2008

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 808.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1