II Calendar No. 661 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2220 [Report No. 110–309] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 23, 2007 Mr. Akaka (for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Martinez, and Mr. Nelson of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 10, 2008 Reported by Mr. Bingaman, with an amendment and an amendment to the title Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 to authorize certain appropriations.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 Amendments Act.

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Finding

Congress finds that the National Tropical Botanical Garden operates and maintains for the benefit of the people of the United States 5 tropical botanical gardens, which are recognized as— (1)educational and scientific centers; and (2)beneficial facilities that contribute to the education, instruction, and recreation of the people of the United States.

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Amendments to the outdoor recreation act of 1963

Public Law 88–29 (commonly known as the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963) (16 U.S.C. 460l et seq.) is amended— (1)by redesignating section 4 as section 5; and (2)by inserting after section 3 the following:

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Authorization of appropriations

(a)

In general

There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Tropical Botanical Garden (referred to in this section as the corporation) to match donations made to the corporation by State and local governments and private persons to operate and maintain the 5 tropical botanical gardens under the jurisdiction of the corporation— (1)$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and (2)subject to subsection (b), such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2010 and each subsequent fiscal year. (b)

Limitation

(1)

In general

Not more than $500,000, as adjusted under paragraph (2), shall be made available for any 1 fiscal year under subsection (a)(2). (2)

Inflation adjustment

For each fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 2010, the maximum amount established under paragraph (1) shall be adjusted for inflation.

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Authorization of appropriations for national tropical botanical garden

Chapter 1535 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

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Authorization of appropriations

(a)

In general

Subject to subsection (b), there is authorized to be appropriated to the corporation for operation and maintenance expenses $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2017. (b)

Limitation

Any Federal funds made available under subsection (a) shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal funds.

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Amend the title so as to read: A bill to authorize appropriations for the National Tropical Botanical Garden, and for other purposes.. April 10, 2008 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title