To remove a restriction from a parcel of land in Roanoke, Virginia, in order for that land to be conveyed to the State of Virginia for use as a veterans nursing home.
Public Law 101-68 · H.R. 310 · 101st Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 1, 1989 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. James Olin (D-VA-6)
Cosponsors (9): Rep. Lewis Payne, Rep. Norman Sisisky,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the restriction that a certain parcel of land in Roanoke, Virginia, be used exclusively for public park or public recreation purposes, on the condition that such land be transferred to the State of Virginia for use as a veterans' nursing home.
Prohibits the Secretary from removing such restriction if within four years the State of Virginia has not committed funds for such veterans' nursing home.
Provides that such parcel of land shall revert to the United States if, after the removal of such restriction, such parcel of land ceases to be used for purposes of a veterans' nursing home.
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
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.
- Aug 1, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-68.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 21, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jul 14, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jul 6, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- May 18, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 14, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 13, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 11, 1989FloorFloor · 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.
- Apr 10, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 5, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 28, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 9, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jan 3, 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.