S. 1941 (110th): Wolf House Study Act of 2008

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Blanche Lincoln [D-AR]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 30, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2007
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2007
Reported by Committee Jan 30, 2008
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House, located in Norfolk, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Aug 02, 2007.
6 pages

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4/10/2008--Reported to Senate amended.
Wolf House Study Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the Wolf House, located on Highway 5 in Norfork, Arkansas, to determine:
(1) the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House as a unit of the National Park System; and
(2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the Wolf House by the National Park Service, other government entities, and private and nonprofit organizations.
Requires a report to Congress containing study results and recommendations.

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