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Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area Act

Public Law 106-431 · H.R. 468 · 106th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 6, 2000 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Dale Kildee (D-MI-9)

Cosponsors (5): Rep. Bart Stupak,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area Act - Establishes the Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area, upon conveyance of such Island to the United States, to preserve and protect its outstanding resources and values and to provide for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of primitive recreation opportunities, fish and wildlife habitat, vegetation, and historical and cultural resources of such Island.

Requires the boundaries of the Hiawatha National Forest to be extended to include such Area. Requires lands acquired by the United States under this Act to be treated as entitlement lands solely for purposes of payments in lieu of taxes to local governments.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, within three years of acquiring 50 percent of the land authorized for acquisition, to develop an amendment to the land and resources management plan for the Hiawatha National Forest which will direct management of the scenic area.

Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of Michigan with respect to fish and wildlife in the Area.

Withdraws the lands within the Area from disposition under U.S. mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Prohibits the Secretary from allowing any mineral development on federally-owned land within the Area, except for construction and maintenance of roads and facilities within the Area.

Allows the Secretary to acquire: (1) land and structures within the Area to further the purposes of this Act; and (2) not more than ten acres of land (and improvements) on the mainland to provide access to, and administrative facilities for, the Area.

Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 28 actions.

  1. Nov 6, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-431.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 26, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 24, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. Oct 12, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Failed by voice vote.
  9. Oct 10, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hansen 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.
  10. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Hansen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  11. Oct 5, 2000FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Aug 25, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 13, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 8, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 22, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Sep 21, 1999FloorFloor · 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): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 429).House roll call 429
  18. FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  19. FloorFloor · Mr. Sherwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  20. Jul 26, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 30, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  22. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 17, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  25. Feb 8, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  27. Feb 2, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  28. 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.