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Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

Public Law 115-279 · H.R. 2615 · 115th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Nov 20, 2018 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS-4)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 375 yea, 1 nay375–1
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

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

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey approximately 1.542 acres of federal land located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for approximately 2.161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land).

The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage.

The NPS shall require the post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange.

The bill subjects the exchange of the federal and nonfederal lands to valid existing rights.

Any nonfederal land acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 115th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 375 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

375 yea1 nay54 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(169)

Republicans who voted yea(206)

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Committees

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 1260Related bill

    Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 29 actions.

  1. Nov 20, 2018Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 115-279.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 14, 2018FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 13, 2018Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417).House roll call 417
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · 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.
  7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Gosar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  8. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2615.
  9. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417).House roll call 417
  10. Oct 12, 2018FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Oct 11, 2018FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  12. Apr 11, 2018CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-228.
  14. Mar 8, 2018CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  15. Feb 14, 2018CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Nov 29, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  18. Nov 28, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  20. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
  21. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  22. FloorFloor · Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  23. Sep 11, 2017CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-302.
  25. Jul 26, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  27. Jun 7, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  28. May 23, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  29. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.