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Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2013

Introduced: February 12, 2013 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 21, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb 12, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E130)
Feb 12, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2013 - 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 February 21, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

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