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The land proposed to be reserved is owned by the Federal government and currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior.  Its reservation would entail no cost.

On February 15, 1973, Senator Fulbright introduced S. 856 for himself, Senator Jackson and Senator Scott.  It was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration which took no action.

On February 21, 1973, Mr. Minshall introduced H.R. 4540.  It was referred to the Committee on House Administration which took no action.

The Office of Management and Budget approved the Smithsonian's report on the legislation on April 17, 1974.

The National Capital Planning Commission reported favorably on the legislation to the Committee on House Administration on May 30, 1974, and the Department of the Interior did the same on June 10, 1974.

It is proposed that legislation, identical to that introduced in the 93rd Congress, be introduced in the 94th.  A justification statement and draft bills are attached.