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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 706

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire up to 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the development of administrative, curatorial, or visitor facilities for the Park.

Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park.

Dedicates the Park to former Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of: (1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and (2) his decades of service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States.

Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States.

Adjusts the boundary of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Designates the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Corridor.

Current Status of Bill HR 706

Bill HR 706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2013. Bill HR 706 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2013.  Bill HR 706's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518. as of December 22, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 706

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 706

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Dams and canals
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Industrial facilities
- Lakes and rivers
- Massachusetts
- Members of Congress
- Monuments and memorials
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Rhode Island
- Senate

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 706

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act
To establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, to dedicate the Park to John H. Chafee, and for other purposes.

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