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S. 724 (101st)

Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989

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Introduced

6 April 1989

Last action

22 November 1989 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]

Subjects

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24 March 2026

Summary

Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989 - Title I: Everglades National Park Expansion - Modifies the boundaries of the Everglades National Park, Florida. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands for addition to the Park. Expresses the intent of the Congress that acquisition within the boundaries of the addition shall be completed within five years. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to expedite the construction of a visitor center facility at Everglades City, Florida. Designates the facility the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Center. Title II: Fort Jefferson National Monument Redesignation Study - Requires the Secretary, within two years after enactment of this Act, to transmit to specified congressional committees a study of the feasibility of expanding and redesignating Fort Jefferson National Monument as Fort Jefferson National Park.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 22 May 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Interior and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 June 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-495.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 September 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 October 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 300.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 18 October 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 101-168.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 October 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 101-168.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 November 1989

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Indefinitely postponed in Senate

    summary · EN · 22 November 1989

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 18 October 1989

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 6 April 1989

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