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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2004

Public Law 108-307 · S. 1576 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Sep 24, 2004 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Jay Rockefeller

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2004 - Revises Federal law provisions concerning the acquisition of land for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, including authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, by donation, or by exchange, land or an interest in land within a specified private lands area.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) transfer to the National Park Service specified U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands for inclusion in the Park and revise the Park's boundary accordingly; and (2) revise the Park's boundary to include specified Appalachian National Scenic Trail land and exclude that land from the boundary of such Trail.

Establishes maximum acreage for the Park.

Requires acquired lands and interests to become a part of the Park, subject to the laws (including regulations) applicable to the Park.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 3305Identical bill

    Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2003

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 29 actions.

  1. Sep 24, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-307.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Sep 16, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 13, 2004FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1576.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Sep 7, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-655.
  11. Jul 14, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. Jul 8, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  15. Jun 15, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jun 1, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
  18. May 20, 2004FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  19. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  21. May 19, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  22. Mar 9, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-236.
  24. Feb 11, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  25. Oct 2, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-225.
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Sep 3, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  28. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11033-11034)
  29. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.