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HR 5131 111th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Advisory bodies Connecticut Historic sites and heritage areas Land transfers Parks, recreation areas, trails

Coltsville National Historical Park Act

Introduced: April 22, 2010 Introduced by: Larson, John B. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2010
Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 174 (Roll no. 532).
Sep 22, 2010
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 174 (Roll no. 532).
Sep 22, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6857-6858)
Sep 22, 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.
Sep 22, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.
Sep 22, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6834-6837; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6834-6835)
Sep 16, 2010
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 341.
Sep 16, 2010
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-596.
Jul 22, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 22, 2010
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 22, 2010
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 10, 2010
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 27, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 22, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 22, 2010 House · vote #532 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 215–174 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Coltsville National Historical Park Act - Establishes the Coltsville National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park Service (NPS) in Connecticut.

Requires such Park to provide interpretation and viewing of specified sites, including the East Armory and Colt Park. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a written arrangement with the Connecticut State Library, Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Colt Trust, or other public entities, as appropriate, to gain access to Colt-related artifacts to have them on display in the East Armory or within the Park.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the owners of any properties within the Coltsville Historic District or any national significant properties within the Park under which the Secretary may identify, interpret, restore and provide technical assistance for the preservation of such properties. Requires any federal funds under such an agreement to be matched on a one-to-one basis by non-federal funds.

Permits the acquisition of lands or interests owned by the state or any political subdivision of the state by donation only.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance and public interpretation of related historic and cultural resources within the Historic District.

Requires the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Park, with the advice of the Coltsville National Historical Park Advisory Commission established by this Act.

What's happening now September 22, 2010

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 174 (Roll no. 532).

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4