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S. 858Became Law

Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 19, 1987)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, after consultation with historic preservation, recreational, commercial, and other interests, to prepare and publish guidelines to encourage the development of underwater parks and administrative cooperation related to historic shipwrecks.

Provides that the United States asserts title to any abandoned shipwreck that is: (1) embedded in submerged lands of a State; (2) embedded in coralline formations protected by a State on its submerged lands; or (3) on submerged lands of a State when such shipwreck is included or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Declares that any title to abandoned shipwrecks asserted under such conditions is transferred to the State in or on whose submerged lands the shipwreck is located.

States that any abandoned shipwreck in or on: (1) the public lands of the United States is the property of the United States; and (2) any Indian lands is the property of the Indian tribe owning such lands.

What just happenedApr 28, 1988

Became Public Law No: 100-298.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
17 cosponsors11 D6 R
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  1. Apr 28, 1988PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 100-298.

  2. Apr 28, 1988BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 100-298.

  3. Apr 28, 1988PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 28, 1988BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 19, 1988FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 19, 1988President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 19, 1988Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Apr 13, 1988FloorH37100

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 340 - 64 (Record Vote No: 54).

  9. Apr 13, 1988Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 340 - 64 (Record Vote No: 54).

  10. Apr 13, 1988FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Rule.

  11. Apr 13, 1988FloorH1L220

    Rule Passed House.

  12. Mar 30, 1988FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.421 Reported to House.

  13. Mar 30, 1988FloorH12700

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.

  14. Mar 29, 1988FloorH37300

    Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 263 - 139 (Record Vote No: 46).

  15. Mar 29, 1988Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 263 - 139 (Record Vote No: 46).

  16. Mar 28, 1988FloorH30000

    Considered by House Unfinished Business.

  17. Mar 28, 1988FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  18. Mar 28, 1988CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 330.

  19. Mar 28, 1988CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-514 (Part II).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  20. Mar 28, 1988Committee5000

    Reported to House by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-514 (Part II).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  21. Mar 23, 1988CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Mar 23, 1988CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Mar 23, 1988CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Oceanography Discharged.

    Oceanography Subcommittee
  24. Mar 14, 1988CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-514 (Part I).

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Mar 14, 1988Committee5000

    Reported to House by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-514 (Part I).

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 25, 1988CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From State.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  27. Feb 24, 1988CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Feb 24, 1988CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Feb 22, 1988CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  30. Feb 18, 1988CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From State.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Feb 18, 1988CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  32. Feb 18, 1988CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  33. Feb 4, 1988CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  34. Jan 26, 1988CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  35. Jan 7, 1988CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.

    Oceanography Subcommittee
  36. Jan 7, 1988CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD, State, Commerce, Justice, Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  37. Dec 20, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  38. Dec 20, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. Dec 20, 1987Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  40. Dec 19, 1987Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  41. Dec 19, 1987Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  42. Dec 9, 1987Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.

  43. Dec 9, 1987Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-241.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  44. Dec 9, 1987Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-241.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  45. Dec 2, 1987Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  46. Sep 29, 1987Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  47. Sep 22, 1987Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  48. Mar 26, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  49. Mar 26, 1987IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  50. Mar 26, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 19, 198735
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, after consultation with historic preservation, recreational, commercial, and other interests, to prepare and publish guidelines to encourage the development of underwater parks and administrative cooperation related to historic shipwrecks.

Provides that the United States asserts title to any abandoned shipwreck that is: (1) embedded in submerged lands of a State; (2) embedded in coralline formations protected by a State on its submerged lands; or (3) on submerged lands of a State when such shipwreck is included or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Declares that any title to abandoned shipwrecks asserted under such conditions is transferred to the State in or on whose submerged lands the shipwreck is located.

States that any abandoned shipwreck in or on: (1) the public lands of the United States is the property of the United States; and (2) any Indian lands is the property of the Indian tribe owning such lands.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 9, 198701
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-241)

Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, after consultation with historic preservation, recreational, commercial, and other interests, to prepare and publish guidelines to encourage the development of underwater parks and administrative cooperation related to historic shipwrecks.

Provides that the United States asserts title to any abandoned shipwreck that is: (1) embedded in submerged lands of a State; (2) embedded in coralline formations protected by a State on its submerged lands; or (3) on submerged lands of a State when such shipwreck is included or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Declares that any title to abandoned shipwrecks asserted under such conditions is transferred to the State in or on whose submerged lands the shipwreck is located.

States that any abandoned shipwreck in or on: (1) the public lands of the United States is the property of the United States; and (2) any Indian lands is the property of the Indian tribe owning such lands.

Introduced in SenateMar 26, 198700

Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 - Provides that the United States asserts title to any abandoned shipwreck that is: (1) embedded in submerged lands of a State; (2) embedded in coralline formations protected by a State on its submerged lands; or (3) on submerged lands of a State when such shipwreck is included or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Declares that any title to abandoned shipwrecks asserted under such conditions is transferred to the State in or on whose submerged lands the shipwreck is located.

States that any abandoned shipwreck in or on the public lands of the United States (except the Outer Continental Shelf) is the property of the United States.

Directs the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to publish, within six months after enactment of this Act, advisory guidelines for the protection of shipwrecks and properties.