WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 359, The Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act

Comment by Joel Panzer (October 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This is a worthwhile piece of legislation. To suggest that other Americans have contributed more to this Country that Cesar Chavez, without providing a context, misses the point. Preservation of the history of our country and those Americans that made historic contributions to our society are certainly worthy of study and, if merited, commemoration. Imagine what would happen if branches of the US Government (National Archives, Park Service, etc.) delegated this role to special interest groups, in terms of raising money, erecting national monumments and intepreting our Nation's history? Isn't that one of the basic roles and responsibilities of our government? If not, maybe other commenters should use their time and energy and lobby their elected representative to eliminate this "excessive waste" and restructure our government to close that National Park Service....

Revision by webmaster (June 12, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study to determine: (1) appropriate methods for preserving and interpreting certain sites in Arizona, California, and other states that are significant to the life of Cesar Estrada Chavez and the farm labor movement in the western United States; and (2) whether any of the sites meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or designation as a national historic landmark.

Directs the Secretary, in conducting such study, to: (1) consider the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System; and (2) consult with the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, the United Farm Workers Union, and state and local historical associations and societies.

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Points in Favor

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Status as of June 11, 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Comment by Thane Eichenauer (April 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The CBO says that this bill will cost $250,000 over three years. If people really believe that Cesar Chavez is worthy of support and veneration then "the people" should donate to the effort. We the taxpayers should not be stuck with the bill for this campaign....

Revision by webmaster (April 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.

Points in Favor

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Status as of April 10, 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/10/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.

Comment by Kent (March 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

There are far more other Americans who have contributed much more to this country (USA) than Cesar Chavez. Spent the money elsewhere....

Revision by webmaster (September 12, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of September 11, 2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/11/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Revision by webmaster (August 14, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (July 12, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 359 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/10/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of July 11, 2007

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/11/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Status as of July 10, 2007

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/10/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Status as of May 2, 2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.