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H.R. 4438: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010

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H.R. 4438: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010

111th Congress · introduced 2010-01-13 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2010-01-13 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 435 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR4438 (2010-07-13), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010

Plain summary

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study lands within Bexar and Wilson Counties, Texas, to identify lands that would be suitable for inclusion in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Requires the study to examine the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic values and characteristics of lands within such counties. Permits the assignment of Park employees to provide interpretive services, including visitor information and education, at facilities outside the Park boundary. Modifies the Park's boundary to include approximately 151 acres of additional land, as identified on the map entitled "San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition 2009," dated November 2009. Prohibits the Secretary from using condemnation authority for the acquisition of lands or interests under this Act.

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Official text

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · 3 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4438, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 (2010-05-18); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 4438, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 (2010-05-18)

Cosponsors on this site

Henry Cuellar (D-TX)

Recorded votes

Sources

Record fed-us-cong111-hr4438 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111