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Public Law99th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2534Became Law

A bill to authorize the acquisition and development of a mainland tour boat facility for the Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 15, 1986)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands or land interests in South Carolina for facilities, including a tourboat dock and a museum, associated with the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant leasehold, easements, and other land interests to Charleston, South Carolina, and the State of South Carolina, for specified periods with an option to purchase.

Makes appropriations available for such acquisitions. Authorizes additional appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to transfer jurisdiction of the Broad Street site to the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating in exchange for specified lands to be used in support of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to act on the application of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Wells of Waynesboro, Mississippi, for a patent on specified lands.

What just happenedNov 7, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-637.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Public LawNov 8, 1986
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  1. Nov 7, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-637.

  2. Nov 7, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-637.

  3. Nov 7, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 7, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 30, 1986FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 30, 1986President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 19, 1986Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 18, 1986ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 18, 1986NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 15, 1986Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  11. Oct 15, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 15, 1986Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Oct 15, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Oct 14, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  15. Oct 14, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 10, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  17. Oct 10, 1986Floor17000

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

  18. Sep 23, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 967.

  19. Sep 23, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 99-476.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 23, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 99-476.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 17, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jul 18, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  23. Jun 19, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 10, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  25. Jun 10, 1986IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jun 10, 1986IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedOct 15, 198636
(Measure passed House, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands or land interests in South Carolina for facilities, including a tourboat dock and a museum, associated with the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant leasehold, easements, and other land interests to Charleston, South Carolina, and the State of South Carolina, for specified periods with an option to purchase.

Makes appropriations available for such acquisitions. Authorizes additional appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to transfer jurisdiction of the Broad Street site to the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating in exchange for specified lands to be used in support of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to act on the application of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Wells of Waynesboro, Mississippi, for a patent on specified lands.

Passed Senate amendedOct 10, 198635
(Measure passed senate, amended)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands or land interests in South Carolina for facilities, including a tourboat dock and a museum, associated with the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant leasehold, easements, and other land interests to Charleston, South Carolina and the State of South Carolina for specified periods with an option to purchase.

Makes appropriations available for such acquisitions. Authorize additional appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to transfer jurisdiction of the Broad Street site to the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating in exchange for specified lands to be used in support of the Monument.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 23, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-476)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands or land interests in South Carolina for facilities, including a tourboat dock and a museum, associated with the Fort Sumter National Monument. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to exchange administrative jurisdiction over specified Federal properties.

Introduced in SenateJun 10, 198600

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified lands or land interests in South Carolina for facilities, including a tourboat dock and a museum, associated with the Fort Sumter National Monument. Authorizes appropriations.