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Amache National Historic Site Act

Public Law 117-106 · H.R. 2497 · 117th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Mar 18, 2022 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2)

Cosponsors (7): Rep. Ken Buck,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.

The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.

After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site.

Interior may acquire only by donation any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.

Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site.

Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site.

Interior may enter into agreements with

• public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and

• other public or private entities to carry out this bill.

Interior shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the historic site determined necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances.

Additionally, Interior may permit the town of Granada to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances limited to the areas determined to be necessary.

Finally, Interior may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the historic site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the site (including associated water rights) if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada.

Committees

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

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 1284Related bill

    Amache National Historic Site Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 36 actions.

  1. Mar 18, 2022Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 117-106.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Mar 11, 2022FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Feb 18, 2022Resolving 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 amendments Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Raskin asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
  7. FloorFloor · The Chair laid before the House H.R. 2497, with the Senate amendments.
  8. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
  9. Feb 15, 2022FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. Feb 14, 2022FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  11. FloorFloor · The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
  12. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  13. Jan 19, 2022CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 117-58.
  15. Nov 18, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  16. Oct 6, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 30, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  19. Jul 29, 2021FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  20. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 253).House roll call 253
  22. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  23. Jul 26, 2021FloorFloor · 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.
  24. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2497.
  25. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  26. FloorFloor · Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  27. Jul 22, 2021CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
  28. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-100.
  29. Jul 14, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  30. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 4926SenateSen. Michael BennetD-CO· offered Feb 14, 2022Agreed to

    To provide that land may be acquired for inclusion in the Camp Amache National Historic Site only by exchange.

    Feb 14, 2022: Amendment SA 4926 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

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