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HR 6885 97th Congress House

A bill to designate the Broadway/Times Square Theatre District in the City of New York as a national historic site, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 10, 1982 See on congress.gov
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New York CityPerforming artsTheater
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 23, 1982
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Aug 17, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.
Jul 28, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jul 28, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 23, 1982

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates the Broadway/Times Square Theater District in New York as the Broadway/Times Square Theater District National Historic Site. Requires the United States to provide assistance in the preservation of the historical, cultural, and architectural character of the site and in its restoration, upgrading, and maintenance.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior acting through the National Park Service to designate theater preservation sites and other appropriate real property within the site as national historic landmarks if they meet the criteria for national historic landmarks.

Prohibits the demolition or alteration of real property located within the site unless such demolition or alteration contributes to the preservation, restoration, or enhancement of the site for traditional legitimate theater purposes.

Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to provide property owners within the site with emergency assistance in preserving or protecting their property.

Establishes the Broadway/Times Square Theater District Preservation Commission to provide advice on the actions that can be taken and the policies that can be applied in carrying out this Act.

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 Cosponsors 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Aug 10, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6885: A bill to designate the Broadway/Times Square Theatre District in the City of New York as a national historic site, and for other purposes.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6885/
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"H.R. 6885: A bill to designate the Broadway/Times Square Theatre District in the City of New York as a national historic site, and for other purposes.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6885/.
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H.R. 6885, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6885/.
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