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Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act

Public Law 107-337 · H.R. 1776 · 107th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 16, 2002 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Gene Green (D-TX-29)

Cosponsors (3): Rep. Ken Bentsen,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the State of Texas, the City of Houston, and other appropriate organizations, to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in west Houston, Texas.

Sets forth the requirements for such study, including analysis and documentation regarding whether the Study Area: (1) has resources that represent distinctive aspects of American heritage best managed though public/private partnerships; (2) has traditions and folklife reflective of valuable parts of the national story; (3) provides conservation, recreational, and educational opportunities; (4) contains resources supporting interpretation; (5) has a developed financial plan and a potential management entity; and (6) has a conceptual boundary supported by the public.

Sets forth the boundaries of the Area. Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees within three years of receiving funding for this study,.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.

  1. Dec 16, 2002Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-337.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 4, 2002PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 20, 2002FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Sep 9, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jul 31, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 18, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Oct 31, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Oct 30, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 3, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 25, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 17, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 14, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 9, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  19. 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.