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H.R. 4003 111th Congress House

Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate resources in the Hudson River Valley in the State of New York to determ… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate resources in the Hudson River Valley in the State of New York to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the site as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 16, 2009 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Government studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesLakes and riversNew York State
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2010
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 19, 2010
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): 293 - 115 (Roll no. 143).(text: CR 3/18/2010 H1616)
Mar 19, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1686-1687)
Mar 19, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2010
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.
Mar 18, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4003.
Mar 18, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1616-1617)
Mar 18, 2010
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 11, 2010
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
Mar 11, 2010
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-436.
Feb 24, 2010
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2010
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Jan 21, 2010
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Nov 3, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 3, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 19, 2010 House · vote #143 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 293–115 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 22, 2010

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the Hudson River Valley in the state of New York to evaluate: (1) the national significance of the part of the Hudson River that flows from Rodgers Island at Fort Edward to the southern-most boundary of Westchester County, New York, including any relevant sites and landscapes within counties in New York that abut that part of the River (the study area); and (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).

Instructs the Secretary, in conducting the study, to: (1) determine the effect of designation of the study area as a unit of the System on specified existing commercial and recreational activities and the effect on the authority of state and local governments to manage these activities; (2) identify any authorities that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated as a System unit; and (3) closely examine park unit models that encompass large areas of non-federal lands within their designated boundaries, foster public and private collaborative arrangements for achieving NPS objectives, and protect and respect private landowners' rights.

Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of such study.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
Hall, John
· Jan 20, 2010
Murphy, Scott
· Jan 19, 2010
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Nov 16, 2009
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