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To correct an error in Private Law 100-29 (relating to certain lands in Lamar County, Alabama).

Public Law 101-40 · H.R. 964 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jun 20, 1989 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Tom Bevill (D-AL-4)

Cosponsors: None

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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Amends Private Law 100-29 to make corrections relating to certain lands in Lamar County, Alabama.

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections relating to the renumbering of specified wild and scenic rivers.

Amends the Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988 to make technical corrections regarding the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Amends the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 to correct "Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Base" to read "Luke Air Force Base" as a depository for certain maps and legal descriptions of public lands withdrawn for military purposes.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Jun 20, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-40.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jun 13, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jun 2, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. May 25, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. May 17, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 14, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Apr 13, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Apr 11, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  11. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  12. FloorFloor · On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · Mr. Lightfoot demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
  14. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  15. Apr 10, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 5, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Mar 9, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  20. Feb 9, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  21. 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.