H.R. 888 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes.
H.R. 888 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Ralph Regula with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to: (1) extend to September 30, 2027, the authorization for making grants or providing assistance with respect to the National Coal Heritage Area, Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Steel Industry Heritage Project (the Steel Industry American Heritage Area), Essex National Heritage Area, South Carolina National Heritage Corri…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Regula (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks. (Feb 28, 2005)
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