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Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2012

Introduced: June 29, 2012 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jul 9, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 29, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 29, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1196)
Jun 29, 2012
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2012 - Designates a trail located in Glover Archbold Park in the District of Columbia from Canal Road to Van Ness Street as the "Rachel Carson Nature Trail."

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to post signs on or near the Trail that include one or more of the following: (1) information on Rachel Carson and her contributions to the environmental movement; (2) images of her; and (3) references to her efforts to educate others about the importance of environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability.

What's happening now July 9, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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