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H.R. 543 (102nd)

Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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

  1. 16 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 April 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 May 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 June 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 June 1991

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 June 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 19 June 1991

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 June 1991

    Floor

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 June 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-125.

    Source: Committee

  13. 24 June 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 24 June 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-125.

    Source: Committee

  15. 24 June 1991

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 June 1991

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 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

  18. 24 June 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 June 1991

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 June 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 1 July 1991

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  22. 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

  23. 25 July 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-468.

    Source: Committee

  24. 20 November 1991

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  25. 23 November 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.

    Source: Calendars

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 26 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  29. 26 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  30. 18 February 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 February 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    House considered Senate amendments under suspension of the rules.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 18 February 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 19 February 1992

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 20 February 1992

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  37. 25 February 1992

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  38. 26 February 1992

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  39. 26 February 1992

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  40. 3 March 1992

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-248.

    Source: President

  41. 3 March 1992

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  42. 3 March 1992

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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