Fort Peck Paleontological Protection and Interpretation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 1998): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4331, would authorize the Secretary of the Army to design, build, and equip a museum and interpretive center at the Fort Peck Dam in Montana. The purpose of this center would be to preserve and present the historical, cultural, and paleontological resources of the area, including significant fossil finds.
The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 360 acres of land in McCone County, Montana, to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army, to be managed as part of the Fort Peck Dam project lands. The Secretary of the Army would coordinate with a local organization, the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center and Museum, Inc., and other federal agencies to manage the completed center. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 for these activities.
As of its introduction in July 1998, H.R. 4331 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, the Secretary of the Army would then be able to proceed with the establishment of the interpretive center and museum.
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Official summary
Fort Peck Paleontological Protection and Interpretation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army (Secretary) to design, construct, and equip an interpretive center and museum, to be located on project lands of the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Peck Dam, Montana. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer, without reimbursement, a specified parcel of real property to the Secretary's administrative jurisdiction to be administered as part of the project lands of the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Peck Dam. Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
6 Aug 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4331 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4331, would authorize the Secretary of the Army to design, build, and equip a museum and interpretive center at the Fort Peck Dam in Montana. The purpose of this center would be to preserve and present the historical, cultural, and paleontological resources of the area, including significant fossil finds. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 360 acres of land in McCone County, Montana, to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army, to be managed as part of the Fort Peck Dam project lands. The Secretary of the Army would coordinate with a local organization, the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center and Museum, Inc., and other federal agencies to manage the completed center. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 for these activities. As of its introduction in July 1998, H.R. 4331 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, the Secretary of the Army would then be able to proceed with the establishment of the interpretive center and museum.
- Has H.R. 4331 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4331. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4331?
- H.R. 4331 was sponsored by Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4331?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (6 Aug 1998).
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