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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Cultural property, Historic sites, Humanities, Natural resources, Outdoor recreation, Pennsylvania, Public lands, Sports
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9682-9683)

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A bill to establish the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.

9/26/2008--Introduced.

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Designates the Lancaster-York Heritage Region as the management entity for the Area. Requires the Lancaster-York Heritage Region to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Humanities, Missouri, Museums, National monuments, World War I
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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A bill to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.

9/25/2008--Introduced.

Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Humanities, Missouri, Museums, National monuments, World War I
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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To designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.

10/2/2008--Introduced.

Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.


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Also tagged in: Building construction, Cemeteries and funerals, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Europe, Foreign policy, Historic sites, Human rights, International affairs, Jews
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10423-10424; text as passed Senate: CR S10423-10424; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490-10491)

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the commitment of the United States to the preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances in which such sites are desecrated. 10/2/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated. Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery. Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries. Expresses strong support for the work of the United [...]

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Also tagged in: Budgets, Commemorations, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Historic sites, Lighthouses and lightships, Transportation
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9420)

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A bill to establish a pilot program to provide for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic lighthouses.

9/24/2008--Introduced.

National Lighthouse Stewardship Act of 2008 - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service, to establish a three-year pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic lighthouse structures.

Establishes in the Treasury a National Lighthouse Stewardship Fund consisting of such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund under this Act.


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Also tagged in: Archives, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Freedom of information, Government information, Humanities, Inspectors general
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lieberman. Without written report.

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An original bill to establish the Controlled Unclassified Information Office, to require policies and procedures for the designation, marking, safeguarding, and dissemination of controlled unclassified information, and for other purposes.

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Also tagged in: Charitable contributions, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, District of Columbia, National monuments, Social services, Veterans, Volunteer workers, World War II
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178)

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A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it possible for World War II veterans to travel to the Nation's capital to visit the World War II Memorial created in their honor.

9/30/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for honoring America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.


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Also tagged in: Authorization, Awards, medals, prizes, Brownfields, Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Diversification in industry, Economic development, Economic policy, Energy
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 110-490. Additional views filed.

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An original bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.

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Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Humanities, Military history, Missouri, Museums
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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A bill to establish the World War I Centennial Commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and for other purposes.

9/22/2008--Introduced.

Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop commemoration recommendations for Congress and the President.


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Also tagged in: District of Columbia, Humanities, Land transfers, Museums, Natural resources, Public lands, Women
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia.

9/22/2008--Introduced.

General Services Administration Portfolio Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to convey to the National Women's History Museum, Inc. (the Museum) the northern part of specified property in the District of Columbia, which the Administrator and the Museum deem appropriate for a museum facility.

Grants the Administrator the authority to convey the southern part of such property to the Museum.

Requires the Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Museum for the conveyance.

Permits separate conveyance of the northern and southern parts.

Requires the northern part to be dedicated for use as a site for a national women's history museum for a 99-year period and allows the southern part to be used for any purposes permitted by applicable laws and regulations.


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