HR 5738 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

National Parks and Landmarks Conservation Act

Introduced 1992-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.(1992-09-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Parks and Landmarks Conservation Act - Title I: Director of National Park Service - Requires the Director of the National Park Service to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to administer, protect, and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the United States. Transfers the functions and authorities of the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) which are carried out through the National Park Service as of January 1, 1993, to the Director, except that the Secretary shall retain the authority and responsibility for conveying information regarding the National Park System to the Cabinet. Prohibits the Director and the officers and employees of the National Park Service from being responsible to, or subject to the supervision or direction of, any officer, employee, or agent of the Department of Interior. Title II: National Park Conservation - Requires the Director to prepare a "State of the National Parks" report to document the condition of the National Park units, including appropriate baseline information and documentation of problems related to their use and management and proposed solutions to such problems. Requires each…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat