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A bill to establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2018
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish and maintain a National Historic Vehicle Register which shall include: (1) a narrative describing each historic vehicle and its historical significance, (2) a photographic record of the vehicle, and (3) a line drawing or engineering drawing of the vehicle. Such register shall be archived in the Library of Congress. The NPS shall: (1) coordinate with the Historic Vehicle Association, American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, and other appropriate organizations in order to invite owners of historic vehicles to participate in the register; and (2) develop criteria for the inclusion of historic vehicles on the register. When developing such criteria, the NPS shall consider whether a vehicle is: (1) associated with an important event or a significant individual in automotive or U.S. history; (2) distinctive based on design, engineering, craftsmanship, or aesthetic value; or (3) of a particular type that was the first or last produced or among the most well-preserved or authentically restored examples of that type.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4066
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 14, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4066
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 14, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-4066: To establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States, and for other purposes.
Government information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesLibrary of CongressMotor vehiclesPhotography and imagingU.S. history

A bill to establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2018
National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish and maintain a National Historic Vehicle Register which shall include: (1) a narrative describing each historic vehicle and its historical significance, (2) a photographic record of the vehicle, and (3) a line drawing or engineering drawing of the vehicle. Such register shall be archived in the Library of Congress. The NPS shall: (1) coordinate with the Historic Vehicle Association, American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, and other appropriate organizations in order to invite owners of historic vehicles to participate in the register; and (2) develop criteria for the inclusion of historic vehicles on the register. When developing such criteria, the NPS shall consider whether a vehicle is: (1) associated with an important event or a significant individual in automotive or U.S. history; (2) distinctive based on design, engineering, craftsmanship, or aesthetic value; or (3) of a particular type that was the first or last produced or among the most well-preserved or authentically restored examples of that type.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4066
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 14, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4066
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 14, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4066: To establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesLibrary of CongressMotor vehiclesPhotography and imagingU.S. history