San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Act of 1988
Public Law 100-348 · H.R. 1044 · 100th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jun 27, 1988 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Morris Udall (D-AZ-2)
Cosponsors (26): Rep. Bruce Vento, Rep. Don Edwards,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Act of 1988 - Establishes the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System. Transfers vessels and maritime artifacts to such Park from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area whose boundaries are revised to exclude the museum. Names the museum building the Sala Burton Building.
Permits the Secretary of the Interior to lease Park property, including vessels. Authorizes the Secretary to charge entrance fees to the ships.
Directs the Secretary to report, within two years, to the appropriate congressional committees a management plan for the Park, including a list of desirable vessels and plans for their preservation and docking as well as other necessary property. Authorizes the acquisition of lands within the Park. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to transfer the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien to the Park. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with California for the improvement of berthing facilities for such historic ships. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire other vessels and other property after notifying specified congressional committees. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring any historic vessel until he has notified specified congressional committees that sufficient funds are available to preserve and maintain such vessels.
Establishes the Advisory Commission of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park to assist the Secretary. Terminates such Commission ten years after its first meeting. Authorizes appropriations, but not to exceed $200,000 for planning.
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. 19 actions.
- Jun 27, 1988Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-348.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 17, 1988PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 14, 1988Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
- Jun 6, 1988FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- May 27, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 18, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 6, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 5, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 4, 1987FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Apr 30, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 22, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 7, 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
- Mar 26, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 18, 1987CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 5, 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.