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H.R. 11455 (94th)

An Act to amend the act establishing the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to provide for the expansion of the lakeshore, and for other purposes.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 January 1976

Last action

18 October 1976 · President

Status

Public law 94-549.

Sponsors

Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2], Rep. Roush, J. Edward [D-IN-4], Rep. Madden, Ray J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hayes, Philip H. [D-IN-8], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6], Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11], Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5], Rep. Shipley, George E. [D-IL-22], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7], Rep. Young, Andrew [D-GA-5], Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Expands the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Repeals provisions suspending the Secretary of the Interior's authority to acquire property within the National Lakeshore by condemnation when appropriate zoning agencies have in effect approved valid zoning ordinances applicable to such property. Revises provisions regarding retention of the right of use and occupancy by owners of improved property after such property has been acquired by the Secretary. Increases the membership of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Advisory Commission. Authorizes the appropriation of sums for acquisition of lands and interests in land and for development. Requires the Secretary to complete by the end of 1977 a final master plan detailing the development of the lakeshore. Details guidelines regarding rights-of-way and easements added by this Act to the lakeshore and regarding the acquisition, improvement, and use of specified lands and easements not within the expanded boundaries.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-818.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 February 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-818.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 February 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #57 (272-118).

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 February 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 February 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #57 (272-118).

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 February 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 30 August 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1189.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 August 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1189.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 September 1976

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 September 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #646 (74-0).

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 September 1976

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 29 September 1976

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 5 October 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  17. 6 October 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  18. 6 October 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 October 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 18 October 1976

    President

    Public law 94-549.

    Source: President

  21. 18 October 1976

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 18 October 1976

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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    Public Law (PDF)

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    • Public Law (PDF)

      Public Law · EN · 19 October 1976

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    • Passed Senate amended

      summary · EN · 24 September 1976

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    • Introduced in House

      summary · EN · 22 January 1976

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