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HR 2615 - 115

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

Became Public Law No: 115-279.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jun 7, 2019

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey approximately 1.542 acres of federal land located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for approximately 2.161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land). The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage. The NPS shall require the post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange. The bill subjects the exchange of the federal and nonfederal lands to valid existing rights. Any nonfederal land acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

81 Passed House without amendment Dec 15, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey specified federal lands located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for certain land located in such county. The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage. The NPS shall require the Post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange. The bill subjects the exchange to valid existing rights. Land acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

00 Introduced in House Aug 16, 2017

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres. The NPS shall require the Post to pay the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange. Land and interests acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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Nov 20, 2018

Signed by President.

Nov 20, 2018

Signed by President.

Nov 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-279.

Nov 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-279.

Nov 14, 2018

Presented to President.

Nov 14, 2018

Presented to President.

Nov 13, 2018

Mr. Gosar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9484-9485, H9501)

Nov 13, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2615.

Nov 13, 2018

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 13, 2018

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417).(text: CR H9484-9485)

Nov 13, 2018

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H9484-9485)

Nov 13, 2018

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

Oct 12, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 11, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875-6876)

Oct 11, 2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875-6876)

Apr 11, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-228.

Apr 11, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-228.

Apr 11, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.

Mar 8, 2018

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

Feb 14, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.

Nov 29, 2017

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

Nov 28, 2017

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

Nov 28, 2017

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9442-9443)

Nov 28, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.

Nov 28, 2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9442)

Nov 28, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9442)

Nov 28, 2017

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

Sep 11, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-302.

Sep 11, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-302.

Sep 11, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.

Jul 26, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 26, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

May 23, 2017

Introduced in House

May 23, 2017

Introduced in House

May 23, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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