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To establish the Grand Island National Recreation Area in the State of Michigan, and for other purposes.

Public Law 101-292 · H.R. 1472 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on May 17, 1990 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Dale Kildee (D-MI-7)

Cosponsors (14): Rep. Sander Levin,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Establishes the Grand Island National Recreation Area, Michigan, to provide for the conservation of the natural resources of such area. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a management plan.

Directs the Secretary to establish the Grand Island Advisory Commission to provide advice to the Secretary with respect to the preparation of such management plan. Requires the Commission to recommend proposals for non-Federal development on Grand Island. Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 28 actions.

  1. May 17, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-292.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. May 9, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. May 1, 1990Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
  7. Mar 20, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
  8. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 1346 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  9. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  10. Mar 5, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Feb 21, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Oct 24, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 11, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 7, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 31, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  16. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  17. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  18. Jul 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Agriculture Committee
  19. Jun 12, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Agriculture Committee
  20. Jun 8, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Agriculture Committee
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  22. May 23, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 4, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  25. Apr 27, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  26. Apr 24, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 16, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  28. 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.