S. 159 (111th): Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act

Introduced:
Jan 06, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 280 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jan 07, 2009

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This bill was introduced on January 6, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 06, 2009
Referred to Committee Jan 06, 2009
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 06, 2009.
14 pages

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1/6/2009--Introduced.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act - Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey as a unit of the National Park System. Sets forth conditions concerning the establishment of the Park.
Sets forth provisions regarding the administration of the Park.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a management plan for the Park. Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary in the development of the management plan.
Directs the Secretary to complete a study regarding the preservation and interpretation of Hinchliffe Stadium as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which shall include an assessment of the potential for listing it as a National Historic Landmark as well as options for maintaining its historic integrity.

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