United States · Law · HR
H.R. 543 (102nd)
Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act
Introduced
16 January 1991
Last action
3 March 1992 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 102-248.
Sponsors
Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], ELIOT ENGEL
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site in California to protect historical and cultural resources associated with the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site Advisory Commission to consult with the Secretary of the Interior on matters relating to the development, management, and interpretation of the site. Terminates the Commission within ten years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
16 January 1991
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
16 January 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 January 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
3 April 1991
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Source: Committee
21 May 1991
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
18 June 1991
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 June 1991
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
19 June 1991
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
19 June 1991
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
24 June 1991
Floor
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
24 June 1991
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-125.
Source: Committee
24 June 1991
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
Source: Calendars
24 June 1991
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-125.
Source: Committee
24 June 1991
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
24 June 1991
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
24 June 1991
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
24 June 1991
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
24 June 1991
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Source: Floor
28 June 1991
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
1 July 1991
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Source: Committee
12 July 1991
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Source: Committee
25 July 1991
Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-468.
Source: Committee
20 November 1991
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
23 November 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
Source: Calendars
23 November 1991
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-236.
Source: Committee
23 November 1991
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-236.
Source: Committee
26 November 1991
Passed
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
26 November 1991
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
18 February 1992
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
18 February 1992
ResolvingDifferences
House considered Senate amendments under suspension of the rules.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 February 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 February 1992
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 February 1992
Vote
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 13 (Roll No. 15).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 February 1992
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 13 (Roll No. 15).
Source: NotUsed
20 February 1992
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate.
Source: Floor
25 February 1992
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
26 February 1992
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
26 February 1992
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
3 March 1992
Became law
Became Public Law No: 102-248.
Source: President
3 March 1992
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
3 March 1992
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · undated · Official file
- Engrossed in House · undated · Official file
- Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
- Introduced in House · undated · Official file
- Referred in Senate · undated · Official file
- Reported in House · undated · Official file
- Reported to Senate · undated · Official file
Documents
11 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN
Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 4 March 1992
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 26 November 1991
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 24 June 1991
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 16 January 1991
Sponsors
- Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Nancy Pelosi · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Marcy Kaptur · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] · R · Cosponsor
- ELIOT ENGEL · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/house-bill/543
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