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Union Calendar No. 663
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5613
[Report No. 115–856]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 25, 2018
Mr. Yoder (for himself and Mr. Cleaver) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
July 23, 2018Additional sponsors: Mr. Clay, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas, and Mr. Estes of Kansas
July 23, 2018
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union,
and ordered to be printed
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 25, 2018
A BILL
To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark, and for
other purposes.
1.
Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act
(a)
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Act.
(b)
Definition
In this Act, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
(c)
Designation
The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site. The Site shall not be considered a unit of the National Park System.
(d)
Administration
Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas.
(e)
Cooperative agreements
The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivisions, may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, for the purposes of protecting historic resources at Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive programs for the public.
(f)
Technical assistance
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any entity with which the Secretary has entered into a cooperative agreement under subsection (e).
(g)
Effect on private property, local land use, and land acquisition authority
Nothing in this Act authorizes the Secretary to—
(1) interfere with private property rights, or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision of the State; or
(2) acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.
Amend the title so as to read: A bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Commemorative Site..
July 23, 2018 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed