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S. 85 (101st)

A bill to authorize the acceptance of certain lands for addition to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 January 1989

Last action

6 October 1989 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-109.

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]

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Summary

Increases the amount of land that the Secretary of the Interior may accept for addition to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donation of a limited amount of land outside the boundary of such park.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 March 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Interior and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 April 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-43.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 April 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from the Department of Interior. Favorable.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 May 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 May 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 25 May 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of May 18, 89 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-32.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 May 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of May 18, 89 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-32.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 July 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 July 1989

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 July 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 18 July 1989

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 July 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 July 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  17. 1 August 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 7 September 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 7 September 1989

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  20. 13 September 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  21. 13 September 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  22. 25 September 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  23. 25 September 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  24. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 25 September 1989

    Calendars

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

    Source: Calendars

  26. 25 September 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  27. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  28. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  29. 25 September 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.

    Source: Calendars

  30. 25 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-250.

    Source: Committee

  31. 25 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-250.

    Source: Committee

  32. 27 September 1989

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  33. 27 September 1989

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  34. 27 September 1989

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  35. 6 October 1989

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-109.

    Source: President

  36. 6 October 1989

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  37. 6 October 1989

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 7 October 1989

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 14 July 1989

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 25 May 1989

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 25 January 1989

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