To provide for additional development at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Public Law 103-197 · H.R. 1944 · 103rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 17, 1993 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Underwood (D-GU)
Cosponsors (31): Rep. Ron de Lugo, Rep. Eni Faleomavaega,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) an appropriate commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Mariana campaign of World War II should be planned by the United States in conjunction with the Governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior should take steps to ensure that appropriate visitor facilities at War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam, are developed and constructed and a monument completed by July 21, 1994, for the historical interpretation of the campaign.
Authorizes the Secretary, within the boundaries of the Park, to: (1) construct a monument to commemorate the loyalty of the people of Guam and the heroism of the American forces that liberated Guam; and (2) implement programs to interpret experiences of the people of Guam during World War II, including oral histories of people who experienced the occupation.
Requires the Secretary, through the Director of the National Park Service, to develop and submit to specified congressional committees a report containing updated cost estimates for the development of the Park and a general plan to implement this Act, including cost estimates for the design and construction of the monument.
Requires the Secretary to take steps to preserve and protect various World War II vintage weapons and fortifications which exist within the Park.
Increases the authorization of appropriations for development of the Park.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · hearings by (full committee), markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.
- Dec 17, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-197.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 8, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 22, 1993Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
- Nov 21, 1993Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
- Jul 21, 1993FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jul 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 30, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 23, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 22, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 21, 1993FloorFloor · 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
- Jun 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 15, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 10, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- May 27, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 29, 1993CommitteeCommittee · 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.