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H.R. 3265House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act

Sponsored by Ike SkeltonRep. Ike Skelton (D-MO)
Introduced July 31, 2007

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Introduced in House

July 31, 2007

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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July 31, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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August 6, 2007

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October 30, 2007

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 31, 2007

I

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3265

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 31, 2007

Mr. Skelton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, in Lamar, Missouri, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act.

2.

Special resource study

(a)

Study

The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, Missouri.

(b)

Contents

In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—

(1)

evaluate the national significance of the site and surrounding area;

(2)

determine the suitability and feasibility of adding the birthplace site as part of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site or of designating the site as a separate unit of the National Park System;

(3)

consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations;

(4)

consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and

(5)

identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives.

(c)

Applicable law

The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5).

(d)

Report

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.