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Bill111th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2010Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4773

Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 13, 2010)

This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940.

Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses.

Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System.

Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest.

Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

What just happenedSep 29, 2010

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held jointly with Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-721.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 29, 2010Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held jointly with Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-721.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  2. Jul 14, 2010IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jul 13, 2010FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 13, 2010FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H5513)

  5. Jul 13, 2010Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H5513)

  6. Jul 13, 2010FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)

  7. Jul 13, 2010FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Jul 13, 2010FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4773.

  9. Jul 13, 2010FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5513-5514)

  10. Jul 13, 2010FloorH30300

    Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Jul 13, 2010CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303.

  12. Jul 13, 2010CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-530.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 13, 2010Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-530.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 16, 2010CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jun 16, 2010CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 16, 2010CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Apr 27, 2010CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  18. Mar 9, 2010CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  19. Mar 4, 2010IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Mar 4, 2010IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 4, 2010IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 13, 201081

This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940.

Instructs the Secretary to require a rental fee based on fair market value adjusted, as deemed appropriate, for amounts to be expended by the lessee for property preservation and related expenses.

Requires the deposit of the proceeds received from such fee into a special account in the Treasury related to rental payments made under leases for the use of buildings and associated property administered as part of the National Park System.

Requires a lease entered into under this Act to be made for a term of up to 10 years and, at the Secretary's discretion, for successive terms of up to 10 years at a time and to include any terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the resources of the Monument and the public interest.

Exempts the lease authorized by this Act, except as provided above, from certain provisions related to the leasing of buildings and property administered as part of the System and the leasing of federal buildings and property.

Introduced in HouseMar 4, 201000

Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association or a successor organization up to 30,000 square feet of land and improvements in Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia at the location on Cockspur Island that has been used continuously by the Association since 1940.