H.R. 359 (110th): Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act

Introduced:
Jan 09, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Hilda Solis [D-CA32]
Status:
Died (Passed House)
See Instead:

S. 327 (same title)
Reported by Committee — Jan 30, 2008

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 10, 2007 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jan 09, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 09, 2007
Reported by Committee May 02, 2007
Passed House Jul 10, 2007
Cosponsors
69 cosponsors (68D, 1R) (show)
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

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Last updated Apr 10, 2008.
4 pages

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7/10/2007--Passed House amended.
Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study to determine:
(1) appropriate methods for preserving and interpreting certain sites in Arizona, California, and other states that are significant to the life of Cesar Estrada Chavez and the farm labor movement in the western United States; and
(2) whether any of the sites meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or designation as a national historic landmark.
Directs the Secretary, in conducting such study, to:
(1) consider the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System; and
(2) consult with the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, the United Farm Workers Union, and state and local historical associations and societies.
Authorizes appropriations.

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