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Manhattan Project National Historical Park Study Act

Public Law 108-340 · S. 1687 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 18, 2004 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)

Cosponsors (4): Sen. Maria Cantwell,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to conduct a study of the historically significant sites associated with the Manhattan Project (the study area), including the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, the Hanford Site in the State of Washington, and the Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee, to assess the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of designating one or more sites within such area as a unit of the National Park System (NPS).

Instructs the Secretary to: (1) evaluate, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the compatibility of designating one or more sites within the study area as an NPS unit with maintaining the security, productivity, and management goals of the Department of Energy (DOE) and public health and safety; and (2) consider existing research by DOE on the historical significance and feasibility of preserving and interpreting the various sites and structures in such area.

Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study and the conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 3207Related bill

    Manhattan Project Sites Study Act of 2004

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. Oct 18, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-340.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 7, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 28, 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. 1687.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Sep 17, 2004FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  10. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  12. Sep 15, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. May 20, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-270.
  15. Apr 28, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  16. Mar 9, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-485.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Sep 30, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12197-12198)
  20. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.