Chesapeake And Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act aims to extend the authorization of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. The bill proposes to continue the commission's duties related to overseeing the preservation, development, and interpretation of the park. It seeks to maintain the historical significance and recreational value of the park for visitors. The extension underscores a commitment to preserving this national treasure and ensuring its continued protection and accessibility for future generations.

• 2023-03-22: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

• 2023-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

• 2023-10-19: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

• 2023-11-15: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

• 2023-11-15: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2023-11-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

• 2024-01-30: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-363.

• 2024-01-30: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 297.

• 2024-02-05: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2024-02-05: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H396-397; text: CR H396)

• 2024-02-05: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1727.

• 2024-02-05: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

• 2024-02-06: Considered as unfinished business.

• 2024-02-06: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 2 (Roll no. 36).

• 2024-02-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2024-02-07: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.