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H.R. 2159 (104th)

Vieques Lands Transfer Act of 1995

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Introduced

2 August 1995

Last action

19 December 1995 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

Sponsors

Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

21 August 2025

Defence · Environment

Summary

Vieques Lands Transfer Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to convey, without consideration, all Federal interest in certain lands located in the western region of the Island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, to such municipality (subject to the condition that such conveyed property be used for public purposes consistent with the land use plan prepared under this Act). Directs the Secretary to require the municipality to submit a detailed plan of the public purposes for which the conveyed property may be used. Prohibits the Secretary from conveying such property until after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date the Secretary submits the plan to specified congressional committees. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the application of Federal and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico environmental laws and regulations to such conveyed property, before and after such conveyance.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1593)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 3 August 1995

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 August 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 September 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 September 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 December 1995

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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