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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.
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
Discovery layer
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
22 January 1976
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
22 January 1976
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 January 1976
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1976
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-818.
Source: Committee
10 February 1976
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-818.
Source: Committee
17 February 1976
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #57 (272-118).
Source: Floor
17 February 1976
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
17 February 1976
Vote
Measure passed House, roll call #57 (272-118).
Source: Floor
18 February 1976
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
30 August 1976
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1189.
Source: Committee
30 August 1976
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1189.
Source: Committee
24 September 1976
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
24 September 1976
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #646 (74-0).
Source: Floor
29 September 1976
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1976
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.
Source: NotUsed
5 October 1976
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
6 October 1976
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
6 October 1976
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 October 1976
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
18 October 1976
President
Public law 94-549.
Source: President
18 October 1976
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
18 October 1976
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
Versions
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Documents
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Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 19 October 1976
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 24 September 1976
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 January 1976
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Sponsors
- Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Roush, J. Edward [D-IN-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Madden, Ray J. [D-IN-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hayes, Philip H. [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shipley, George E. [D-IL-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Young, Andrew [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/11455
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/94/hr/11455
- us · 94-hr-11455 · source updated 24 March 2026