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HOUSE 1015116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Last Action
2/26/2019

Actions

  • 2019-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • 2019-02-06Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2019-02-06Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-06Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-06 (00)

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

This bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument and authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial to honor the victims of the dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The monument comprises approximately 353 acres of National Forest System land in Los Angeles County, California. The memorial must be established at the dam site and be managed by the Forest Service.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Julia Brownley (D-CA)
  • MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)

Subjects

  • California
  • Congressional oversight
  • Dams and canals
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
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