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Minute Man National Historical Park Amendments of 1991

Public Law 102-488 · H.R. 2896 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Oct 24, 1992 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Chester Atkins (D-MA-5)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Minute Man National Historical Park Amendments of 1991 - Revises the boundaries of the Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts. Authorizes the transfer of certain lands between the Secretaries of the Interior and Defense for inclusion in the Park.

Permits the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange lands or interests in lands within the revised boundaries of the Park, except that lands and interests within the 1991 additions that are: (1) owned by the State or a political subdivision may be acquired only by donation; and (2) used for noncommercial residential purposes as of July 1, 1991, may be acquired only with the owner's consent unless the property is being developed in a manner detrimental to the Park. Authorizes an owner of property acquired by the Secretary to retain a right of use and occupancy for up to 25 years from the date of acquisition or the death of the owner or the owner's spouse, whichever is later.

Requires the Secretary, in the case of individuals who sold residential property between 1966 and 1968 to the United States for the Park and continue to occupy such property pursuant to special use permits, to offer to extend such permits for a term ending on the death of the individual or the individual's spouse, whichever is later. Conditions such extensions on the payment of an annual fee.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. Oct 24, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-488.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 16, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 7, 1992FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Jul 23, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jun 24, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Feb 19, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Oct 30, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Oct 29, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Oct 28, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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 · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 16, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 10, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Sep 17, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 30, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 16, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  20. 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.