An Act to amend the act of October 4, 1961, providing for the preservation and protection of certain lands known as Piscataway Park in Prince Georges and Charles Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.
Public Law 93-444 · H.R. 4861 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 15, 1974 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. John Saylor (R-PA-12)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Redefines the boundaries of the lands known as Piscataway Park in Prince Georges and Charles Counties, Maryland.
Directs the Secretary of Interior to acquire title to such lands. Instructs the Secretary to allow for the orderly termination of present operations on property acquired under this Act and, to implement a development plan which will assure public access to, and public use and enjoyment of, such lands. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donations of scenic easements in lands within designated areas. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $10,557,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Oct 15, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-444.
- Oct 3, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 1, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate receded from certain Senate amendments.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to certain House amendments to certain Senate amendments.
- Sep 24, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · House disagreed to certain Senate amendments.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to certain Senate amendments with an amendment.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to certain Senate amendments.
- Aug 1, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Jul 30, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 5, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 4, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #13 (334-4).House roll call 13
- Jan 31, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 27, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.