Michigan Scenic Rivers Act of 1991
Public Law 102-249 · H.R. 476 · 102nd Congress · began in the House
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Mar 3, 1992 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Dale Kildee (D-MI-7)
Cosponsors (22): Rep. David Bonior, Rep. John Dingell,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Michigan Scenic Rivers Act of 1991 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain rivers in Michigan as components of or potential additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands and interests in land which, as of August 1, 1990, were owned by the Upper Peninsula Energy Corporation. Directs the Secretary to retain and manage such lands as part of the Ottawa National Forest.
Directs the Secretary to study certain rivers for possible designation as wild and scenic rivers and to establish for each such river a River Study Committee to provide advice in the preparation of a study report to the Congress. Deems any reference in this Act to Michigan to be a reference to Michigan and Wisconsin with respect to the Brule River Study Committee. Terminates each such Committee after submission of its report.
Permits the installation and operation of facilities or other activities within or outside the boundaries of such designated river segments for the control of the lamprey eel, subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe for the protection of water quality and other values (including wild and scenic characteristics) of the river.
Authorizes appropriations.
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. 23 actions.
- Mar 3, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-249.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Feb 26, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Feb 18, 1992Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
- Feb 7, 1992FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- Nov 23, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Nov 20, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oct 15, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 6, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 5, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 3, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- May 22, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- May 14, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 18, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 4, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jan 10, 1991CommitteeCommittee · 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.