(Updated July 17, 2006)
H.R. 4376
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Massachusetts Act of 2005
Floor Situation
The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 4376 under suspension of the rules on
Monday, July 17, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be
amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.
Summary
H.R. 4376 formalizes and enhances the existing cooperative relationship between the Park Service and Springfield College by allowing the Park Service to assist the College financially in preserving a number of historic structures that are important to the overall story of the Armory.
Background
In 1978, Congress established the Springfield Armory National Historic Site to preserve the Nation’s first national armory and the center of military small arms manufacturing from 1794 to 1968. Today, the National Park Service manages the Armory Museum and other historical structures while the Springfield Technical Community College owns and manages a number of mother important historic structures in the “Preservation Control Area” within the Park.
Legislative History
H.R. 4376 was introduced by Rep. Neal (MA) on November 17, 2005. The bill was ordered to be reported, as amended, by unanimous consent, on June 21, 2006. House Report 109-559 was filed on July 10, 2006.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Resources Committee at 5-2761.