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A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the development of any property acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill S 1247
Bill 110 s 1247, also known as the Weir Farm National Historic Site Development Limitation Act, aims to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990. The main goal of this bill is to restrict the development of any property acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the purpose of building visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site.
The bill seeks to ensure that any development on the acquired property is limited in scope and does not detract from the historical significance of the site. This includes restrictions on the size and scale of any new buildings, as well as requirements for preserving the natural landscape and historical integrity of the area.
In addition to limiting development, the bill also includes provisions for the protection and preservation of the Weir Farm National Historic Site. This includes measures to ensure that any new construction is in line with the site's historical character and that any changes are made with the input of experts in historic preservation. Overall, Bill 110 s 1247 is aimed at balancing the need for visitor and administrative facilities at the Weir Farm National Historic Site with the importance of preserving its historical and natural significance. By limiting development and ensuring that any changes are in line with the site's historical character, the bill seeks to protect this important piece of American history for future generations.
The bill seeks to ensure that any development on the acquired property is limited in scope and does not detract from the historical significance of the site. This includes restrictions on the size and scale of any new buildings, as well as requirements for preserving the natural landscape and historical integrity of the area.
In addition to limiting development, the bill also includes provisions for the protection and preservation of the Weir Farm National Historic Site. This includes measures to ensure that any new construction is in line with the site's historical character and that any changes are made with the input of experts in historic preservation. Overall, Bill 110 s 1247 is aimed at balancing the need for visitor and administrative facilities at the Weir Farm National Historic Site with the importance of preserving its historical and natural significance. By limiting development and ensuring that any changes are in line with the site's historical character, the bill seeks to protect this important piece of American history for future generations.
Current Status of Bill S 1247
Bill S 1247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2007. Bill S 1247 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2007. Bill S 1247's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641. as of April 10, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1247
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1247
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1247
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