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To establish the Vancouver National Historical Reserve in the State of Washington, and for other purposes.

Public Law 101-523 · H.R. 5144 · 101st Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Nov 5, 1990 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Jolene Unsoeld (D-WA-3)

Cosponsors (16): Rep. Rodney Chandler,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Establishes the Vancouver Historical Study Commission to study and make recommendations regarding specified historical, cultural, and recreational sites in the city of Vancouver, Washington, and the feasibility of establishing a Vancouver National Historical Reserve. Terminates the Commission upon submission of the study report to certain congressional committees not later than 18 months after enactment of this Act. Prescribes report contents.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress the findings of a property suitability review upon notification by the Secretary of Defense that any real property located at Vancouver Barracks is excess property. Precludes the use or disposition of such property by any Federal agency before the end of the one-year period following submission of the Secretary's report to the Congress.

Mandates that any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting sites within the Commission's study shall consult and cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior and the Commission.

Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

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Timeline

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

  1. Nov 5, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-523.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 24, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 16, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 15, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2771 without amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. Oct 2, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 27, 1990FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. FloorFloor · On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Lagomarsino demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
  13. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  14. Sep 24, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 19, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Sep 11, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 31, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 9, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 21, 1990CommitteeCommittee · 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.