To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to make certain changes relating to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.
Public Law 101-320 · H.R. 3545 · 101st Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jul 3, 1990 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Beverly Byron (D-MD-6)
Cosponsors (8): Rep. Constance Morella, Rep. Benjamin Cardin,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to allow a member of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission to serve after the expiration of his or her term until a successor has been appointed. Extends the authority of the Commission through January 8, 2001.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.
- Jul 3, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-320.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 21, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 14, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jun 7, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 23, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 17, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 26, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 25, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 24, 1990FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 28, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 13, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 6, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Nov 6, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 31, 1989CommitteeCommittee · 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.