H.R. 4526 (100th): Manassas National Battlefield Park Amendments of 1988

Introduced:
May 04, 1988 (100th Congress, 1987–1988)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Andrews [D-TX25]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on August 10, 1988 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced May 04, 1988
Referred to Committee May 04, 1988
Reported by Committee Jul 13, 1988
Passed House Aug 10, 1988
Cosponsors
203 cosponsors (168D, 35R) (show)
Committees

House Natural Resources

House Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to provide for the addition of approximately 600 acres to the Manassas National Battlefield Park.

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9/20/1988--Reported to Senate amended.
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-520) Manassas National Battlefield Park Amendments of 1988 - Includes a specified area of land within the Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia. Provides that all right, title, and interest in such land shall vest in the United States. Requires the United States to compensate the owners of such land.
Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from allowing the unauthorized use of such land.
Allows the Secretary to permit the termination of all operations on and the removal of equipment, facilities, and personal property from such land.
Requires the Secretary to cooperate with Virginia to promote the scenic preservation of views from within the Park. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study regarding the relocation of specified highways in, and in the vicinity of, the Park. Authorizes appropriations.

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