To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Government Operations, Environment.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H604B2CD6F7574F7EAB76F113867D02FD: 1. Short title and table of contents This Act may be cited as the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act. The table of contents for this...
- Section HCEDB72F6B6F94DFD808F22BBF29B0315: 2. Findings and purposes The Congress finds and declares as follows: It is fitting and helpful for Americans to remember the Civil War, 1861–1865, and to...
- Section H609B2897F3684285B2E5E81248D1FAC9: 3. Redesignation The Civil War defenses of Washington are hereby redesignated as the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park.
- Section H501681BC19004DAD9585F402EB2AEC84: 4. Areas included in Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park The National Historical Park shall include all areas associated with the Civil...
- Section H2368B3124F6D45828B87D4DC3E1B3F8A: 5. Possible inclusion of additional areas Any site associated with the Civil War defenses of Washington that is owned by a private individual or organization...
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Government Operations, Environment
Primary Purpose
This bill, To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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