Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994
Public Law 103-449 · H.R. 1348 · 103rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 2, 1994 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Sam Gejdenson (D-CT-2)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Barbara Kennelly, Rep. Rosa DeLauro,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National
Heritage Corridor
Title II: Weir Farm National Historic Site Additions
Title III: Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Title IV: Cane River National Heritage Area
Title I: Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor - Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 - Establishes the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in Connecticut.
(Sec. 104) Sets forth the boundaries of the Corridor.
(Sec. 105) Encourages the Governor of Connecticut to develop a Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan, based on existing Federal, State, and local plans but coordinating such plans and presenting a comprehensive historic preservation, interpretation and recreational plan for the Corridor.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) plan preparation; (2) public involvement in plan development; (3) plan implementation; and (4) duties of the Secretary of the Interior and other Federal entities.
(Sec. 109) Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Weir Farm National Historic Site Additions - Weir Farm National Historic Site Expansion Act of 1994 - Amends the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to expand the boundary of the Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut to include specified lands.
Title III: Cane River Creole National Historical Park - Cane River Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana.
(Sec. 304) Directs the Secretary to: (1) manage the Park in a manner that will preserve resources and cultural landscapes relating to the Creole culture of the Cane River and enhance public understanding of the important cultural heritage of the Cane River region; and (2) coordinate a comprehensive research program on the history of the Cane River region.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) construct, operate, and maintain an interpretive center on lands within the Park to provide for the general information and orientation needs of the Park and the National Heritage Area established by this Act; and (2) acquire lands within Park boundaries.
(Sec. 306) Requires the National Park Service to prepare a general management plan for the Park.
Title IV: Cane River National Heritage Area - Establishes: (1) the Cane River National Heritage Area to complement the Park and to provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the heritage of the Cane River region; and (2) the Cane River National Heritage Area Commission to assist in implementing the purposes of this Act and to provide guidance for the management of the Area.
(Sec. 403) Requires the Commission to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area to the Governor of Louisiana for approval or disapproval.
(Sec. 404) Provides for termination of the Commission and continuation of national heritage area status for the Cane River region.
(Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 26 actions.
- Nov 2, 1994Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-449.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 25, 1994PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 7, 1994Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
- FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 575 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1348. The Senate amendment and the motion to concur shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be order…
- Oct 6, 1994FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Amendment SP 2630 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Jul 7, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 15, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 27, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 15, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 14, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 13, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 9, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Aug 4, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 29, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 27, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 13, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.