S. 2482 (103rd): A bill to provide for the restoration of Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and for the inclusion of Washington Square within Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Sep 30, 1994 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Sen. Harris Wofford [D-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 30, 1994, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 30, 1994
Referred to Committee Sep 30, 1994
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Last updated Sep 30, 1994.
2 pages

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9/30/1994--Introduced.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to provide a grant to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to undertake the restoration of Washington Square in accordance with the standards established to facilitate its inclusion in Independence National Historical Park. Prohibits such grant from being used to fund more than 66.6 percent of the costs of such restoration.
Authorizes appropriations.
Authorizes the Secretary, after restoration is completed, to:
(1) enter into an agreement with Philadelphia for the lease of the Square to the National Park Service;
(2) modify the Park's boundaries to include the Square; and
(3) provide for the administration of the Square as part of the Park.

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