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Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992

Public Law 102-419 · H.R. 2321 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Oct 16, 1992 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Tony Hall (D-OH-3)

Cosponsors (18): Rep. Dave Hobson,

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 - Title I: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park - Establishes the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Ohio as a unit of the National Park System.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to: (1) acquire specified properties (or interests therein) within the boundaries of the park, subject to availability of appropriated funds; and (2) prepare and submit to the Congress a general management plan for the park.

Requires the Secretary to study and report to the Congress, as part of the general management plan, on the feasibility of including certain specified properties within the park.

Specifies that decisions concerning the execution of this Act as it applies to properties under control of the Secretary of Defense shall be made by such Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to any owner of property within the park or to any organization having a cooperative agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this Act.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amount to be appropriated for the operation, development, or restoration of non-federally owned properties within park boundaries to $200,000.

Title II: Dayton Aviation Heritage Commission - Establishes the Dayton Aviation Heritage Commission to assist Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in preserving and managing the historic resources in the Miami Valley, Ohio, associated with the Wright brothers, aviation, or Paul Laurence Dunbar. Terminates the Commission on January 1, 2004.

Requires the Commission to submit to the Secretary a preservation and development plan for subsequent submission to the Congress upon the Secretary's approval. Specifies certain property that may be included in the plan.

Authorizes the Commission to provide technical and preservation assistance to owners of property within the districts, sites, and properties. Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 27 actions.

  1. Oct 16, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-419.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 9, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 4, 1992FloorFloor · House agreed to Senate amendments pursuant to H. Res. 596
  5. FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 596 passed House.
  6. Oct 1, 1992FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
  7. Sep 25, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 22, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 10, 1992FloorFloor · Senate action of September 9 (discharging the Energy Committee and amending and passing the bill) was vitiated by unanimous consent.
  10. Sep 9, 1992FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 2971 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  12. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 11, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 10, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Mar 4, 1992FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 278 - 133 (Roll No. 35).House roll call 35
  18. Mar 3, 1992FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
  19. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  20. Mar 2, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  21. Feb 5, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  22. Nov 26, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  24. Aug 1, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 21, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 14, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  27. 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.