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H.R. 714 (111th)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

27 January 2009

Last action

8 October 2010 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-261.

Sponsors

Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park. Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property. Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to specified congressional committees at least 60 days before the effective date of such lease. Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act. Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

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Timeline

  1. 27 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 February 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 February 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1622)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 February 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1622)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 February 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 714.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 February 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1622-1623)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 February 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 February 2009

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 15 July 2009

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 16 December 2009

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  14. 2 March 2010

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 2 March 2010

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-146.

    Source: Committee

  16. 2 March 2010

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-146.

    Source: Committee

  17. 13 May 2010

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762)

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 May 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762)

    Source: Floor

  19. 14 May 2010

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 September 2010

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7008)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 28 September 2010

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7008)

    Source: NotUsed

  22. 28 September 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 714.

    Source: Floor

  23. 28 September 2010

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mrs. Christensen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7008)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 28 September 2010

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  25. 28 September 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 30 September 2010

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 30 September 2010

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 8 October 2010

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-261.

    Source: President

  29. 8 October 2010

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 8 October 2010

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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