H.R. 4448 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield located in Chemung County, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4448 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 13, 2010, sponsored by Eric Massa with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield in Chemung County, New York (where the Battle of Newtown was fought on August 29, 1779, during the Revolutionary War), as well as the suitability and feasibility of the Battlefield's inclusion in the National Park System.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Massa (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. (Jan 19, 2010)
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