A bill to establish the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Preservation District in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Public Law 100-206 · H.R. 2416 · 100th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Dec 23, 1987 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Ray (D-GA-3)
Cosponsors (9): Rep. Druie Barnard, Rep. Buddy Darden,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Establishes the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, Georgia. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands as specified. Establishes the Jimmy Carter National Preservation District which includes the historic site and other specified lands. Authorizes the Secretary to assist in the interpretation of properties within such district.
Requires the Secretary to administer the historic site and preservation district. Requires the Secretary to convene historians 25 years after enactment of this Act to examine the life of President Carter and to make recommendations on the intepretation and preservation of the areas.
Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to advise on the interpretation of the site.
Requires the Secretary to develop and submit to the Congress within three years a general management plan.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Georgia and the town of Plains for specified purposes.
Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amount of appropriated funds which may be used for restoring Plains High School.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.
- Dec 23, 1987Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-206.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 16, 1987PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Dec 12, 1987FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Dec 9, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Dec 2, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Nov 12, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 6, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 5, 1987FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 23, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 17, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Reported by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 9, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- May 13, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.