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A joint resolution designating the beach at 53 degrees 53'51"N, 166 degrees 34'15"W to 53 degrees 53'48"N, 166 degrees 34'21"W on Hog Island, which lies in the Northeast Bay of Unalaska, Alaska as "Arkansas Beach" in commemoration of the 206th regiment of the National Guard, who served during the Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor, Unalaska on June 3 and 4, 1942.

Public Law 103-131 · S.J.Res. 78 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 1, 1993 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-AK)

Cosponsors (3): Sen. David Pryor,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Names the beach on Hog Island, Unalaska, Alaska, the Arkansas Beach in commemoration of the 206th Coast Artillery Regiment and the men who served and died during the air attacks on Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, on June 3 and 4, 1942.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Nov 1, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-131.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 20, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 18, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  7. Oct 15, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  8. Oct 13, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  9. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Sep 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 22, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 21, 1993FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
  13. Jul 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 30, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jun 17, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 1, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 31, 1993IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.