To establish the Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Aug 1998): Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4357, would establish Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Interior would be directed to manage the site. This would include developing and submitting a general management plan to Congress. The bill also outlines the purposes of the site, which include reconstructing the frontier fort, preserving the grave site of General Anthony Wayne, and broadening understanding of its historical significance.
The establishment of this historic site would affect the area of Erie, Pennsylvania, and potentially those interested in its history. The Secretary of the Interior would administer the site, and could enter into cooperative agreements and provide preservation assistance to owners of property within the site's boundaries. The Secretary could also acquire necessary lands through donation, exchange, or purchase.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1998 and was referred to the Committee on Resources. As of the provided information, the bill's latest action is that it was introduced.
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Official summary
Establishes the Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in Erie, Pennsylvania. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer such site and submit a general management plan to specified congressional committees.
Timeline
10 Aug 1998
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4357 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4357, would establish Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Interior would be directed to manage the site. This would include developing and submitting a general management plan to Congress. The bill also outlines the purposes of the site, which include reconstructing the frontier fort, preserving the grave site of General Anthony Wayne, and broadening understanding of its historical significance. The establishment of this historic site would affect the area of Erie, Pennsylvania, and potentially those interested in its history. The Secretary of the Interior would administer the site, and could enter into cooperative agreements and provide preservation assistance to owners of property within the site's boundaries. The Secretary could also acquire necessary lands through donation, exchange, or purchase. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1998 and was referred to the Committee on Resources. As of the provided information, the bill's latest action is that it was introduced.
- Has H.R. 4357 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4357. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4357?
- H.R. 4357 was sponsored by Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21] (R-PA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4357?
- Executive Comment Requested from Interior. (10 Aug 1998).
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