3.0.0 2456 2023-01-11T13:22:48Z 2023-01-11T13:22:48Z House H HR 2011-07-07 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. RIGELL:H.R. 2456.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The constitutional authority of Congress to enact thislegislation is provided by Article I, section 8 of the UnitedStates Constitution, specifically clause 1 (relating to thepower of Congress to provide for the general welfare of theUnited States) and clause 18 (relating to the power to makeall laws necessary and proper for carrying out the powersvested in Congress), and Article IV, section 3, clause 2(relating to the power of Congress to dispose of and make allneedful rules and regulations respecting the territory orother property belonging to the United States).[Page H4749]]]> hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Referred to 2011-07-14T21:00:52Z Referred to 2011-07-07T14:01:35Z Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act of 2011 112 1303 S 2011-10-19 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-224. Related bill CRS 2011-07-14 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Committee 2011-07-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2011-07-07 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-07-07 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000589 Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] E. Rigell R VA Scott 2 N S000185 Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] Robert Scott D VA C. "Bobby" 3 2011-07-07 True W000804 Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] Robert Wittman R VA J. 1 2011-07-07 True F000445 Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] J. Forbes R VA Randy 4 2011-07-07 True Public Lands and Natural Resources Historic sites and heritage areas Land transfers Military history Outdoor recreation Parks, recreation areas, trails Virginia Public Lands and Natural Resources 00 2011-07-07 Introduced in House 2011-09-07T16:27:09Z Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Fort Monroe National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System in Virginia.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other party under which the Secretary may identify, interpret, and provide assistance for the preservation of non-federal properties within the boundary of the Park and the historic area.

Encourages the Secretary to explore the feasibility of a partnership agreement with the Fort Monroe Foundation to benefit the preservation and interpretation of resources within the Park.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance and public interpretation of natural, historic, and cultural resources within the historic area, as well as at any sites in close proximity to the Park outside of such area that are related to events or persons associated with Fort Monroe, including encampments and cemeteries of formerly enslaved persons freed at Fort Monroe during the Civil War.

Allows the Secretary to provide for the coordination of interpretation between the Park and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail for any resources within the Park that may relate to the Trail.

Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into an interagency agreement for the long-term protection and public interpretation of the Old Point Comfort Lighthouse.

Requires the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Park.


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