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To designate lock and dam numbered 4 on the Arkansas River, Arkansas, as the "Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam".

Public Law 101-230 · H.R. 2178 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Dec 13, 1989 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. John Hammerschmidt (R-AR-3)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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Designates lock and dam numbered four on the Arkansas River, Arkansas, as the Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.

  1. Dec 13, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-230.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 7, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 22, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Nov 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. May 16, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. May 11, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · Mr. Anderson asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. May 2, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. 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.