HR 4974 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To provide for additional development at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1992-04-09· Sponsored by Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(1992-06-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) an appropriate commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Mariana Islands campaign of World War II should be planned; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior should take steps to ensure by June 15, 1994, the completion of a visitor center at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam (Park), and one at the American Memorial Park, Saipan, for the interpretation of the campaign. Authorizes the Secretary to refurbish and take steps to preserve the Japanese two-person midget submarine, as well as the various World War II vintage weapons and fortifications which exist within the boundaries of the Park. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an appraisal of all privately held property located within the boundaries of the Park that had not been appraised during the 12-month period preceding the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) establish at such Park a War in the Pacific National Historical Park Management Intern Program to provide Guam residents with the skills needed to manage territorial parks. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) Program participants; and (2) allocation of funds. Increases the authorization of appropriations…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans