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Zuni-Cibola National Historical Park Establishment Act of 1988

Public Law 100-567 · H.R. 4182 · 100th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 31, 1988 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. William Richardson (D-NM-3)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Morris Udall

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Zuni-Cibola National Historical Park Establishment Act of 1988 - Establishes the Zuni-Cibola National Historical Park in New Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept a leasehold interest in trust lands of the Zuni Indian Reservation which are necessary for the establishment of such park. Provides for the management of the park by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to accept concurrent jurisdiction from the Zuni Tribe with respect to law enforcement within the park.

Exempts all enrolled members of the Tribe from the payment of park admission fees.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the Tribe for the purpose of providing training to Zuni members in the management and preservation of historical properties and needed public services on the Reservation. Directs the Secretary to give employment preference to tribal members with respect to park management.

Sets forth requirements with respect to Federal agency activities affecting the park.

Establishes the Zuni-Cibola National Historical Park Advisory Commission within the Department of the Interior. Provides that such Commission shall advise the Director of the National Park Service in the planning, management, and administration of the park. Authorizes the Commission to employ an administrative director.

Directs the Secretary to develop and transmit a park management plan to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs.

Authorizes the Secretary to close the park to the public when tribal religious activities are scheduled.

Includes the Zuni-Cibola National Historical Park as an area to be accessed by the Masau Trail.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.

  1. Oct 31, 1988Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-567.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 21, 1988PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 12, 1988Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
  5. Oct 11, 1988FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  7. Sep 20, 1988FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 14, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Aug 9, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Reported by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 23, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  13. May 5, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 16, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  15. 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.