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Nez Perce National Historical Park Additions Act of 1991

Public Law 102-576 · H.R. 2032 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Oct 30, 1992 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. John Williams (D-MT-1)

Cosponsors (6): Rep. Richard Stallings,

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.

Nez Perce National Historical Park Additions Act of 1991 - Amends Federal law to include in the Nez Perce National Historical Park, Idaho, certain historical sites in the States of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming.

Removes the acreage and easements limitation placed on the Secretary of the Interior for the acquisition of additional lands for the sites.

Provides that: (1) lands or interests owned by a State or local government may be acquired only by donation or exchange; and (2) with respect to sites designated as components of the Park after November 1, 1991, no lands, interests, or other property may be acquired without the owner's consent.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.

  1. Oct 30, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-576.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 26, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 8, 1992Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment no. 4 by Voice Vote.
  5. Jun 29, 1992FloorFloor · House agreed to Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and agreed to Senate amendment No. 4 with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 504.
  6. Nov 27, 1991FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  7. FloorFloor · Amendment SP 1462 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  8. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  9. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Oct 23, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Oct 22, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 402 - 21 (Roll No. 328).House roll call 328
  14. Oct 21, 1991FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Oct. 22.
  15. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Oct 2, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 11, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 18, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  21. May 7, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  22. Apr 23, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  23. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.