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Public Law102th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1439Became Law

A bill to authorize and direct the Secrtary of Interior to convey certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 29, 1992)

Title I: Land Conveyance - Grants all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, to parties who would be recognized as holders of a right, title, or interest to such lands under the laws of the State of Louisiana, but for the interest of the United States in such lands.

Reserves the mineral rights to such lands to the United States.

Title II: Port Chicago National Memorial - Port Chicago National Memorial Act of 1992 - Designates the site of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine at the Concord Naval Weapons Station in Contra Costa County, California, as the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assure that the Memorial is announced in the Federal Register and that official records and lists are amended to reflect the inclusion of this memorial along with other national memorials established by an Act of the Congress.

Authorizes and directs the Secretary to place at the site an appropriate plaque or marker commemorating the critical role Port Chicago played in the Second World War and the historic importance of the explosion which occurred at that location on July 17, 1944, including a listing of the names of those who lost their lives during the explosion.

Directs the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Navy to provide for public access to the Memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 28, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-562.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 28, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-562.

  2. Oct 28, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-562.

  3. Oct 28, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 28, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 8, 1992ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote.

  8. Oct 8, 1992NotUsed20500

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

  9. Sep 30, 1992Floor

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

  10. Sep 29, 1992FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  11. Sep 29, 1992FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 29, 1992FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Sep 29, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Sep 29, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  15. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  16. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30300

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Sep 29, 1992CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543.

  18. Sep 29, 1992CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-948.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Sep 29, 1992Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-948.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH19100

    For Previous Action See H.R.2808.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 25, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Jun 15, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jun 15, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  26. Jun 15, 1992FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  27. Jun 12, 1992Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  28. Jun 12, 1992Floor17000

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

  29. May 21, 1992Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.

  30. May 21, 1992Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 102-284.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  31. May 21, 1992Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 102-284.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  32. May 13, 1992Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  33. Mar 26, 1992Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-695.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  34. Mar 9, 1992Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  35. Nov 12, 1991Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  36. Jul 10, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  37. Jul 9, 1991IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  38. Jul 9, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedSep 29, 199236

Title I: Land Conveyance - Grants all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, to parties who would be recognized as holders of a right, title, or interest to such lands under the laws of the State of Louisiana, but for the interest of the United States in such lands.

Reserves the mineral rights to such lands to the United States.

Title II: Port Chicago National Memorial - Port Chicago National Memorial Act of 1992 - Designates the site of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine at the Concord Naval Weapons Station in Contra Costa County, California, as the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assure that the Memorial is announced in the Federal Register and that official records and lists are amended to reflect the inclusion of this memorial along with other national memorials established by an Act of the Congress.

Authorizes and directs the Secretary to place at the site an appropriate plaque or marker commemorating the critical role Port Chicago played in the Second World War and the historic importance of the explosion which occurred at that location on July 17, 1944, including a listing of the names of those who lost their lives during the explosion.

Directs the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Navy to provide for public access to the Memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedJun 12, 199235

Grants all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, to parties who would be recognized as holders of a right, title, or interest to such lands under the laws of the State of Louisiana, but for the interest of the United States in such lands.

Reserves the mineral rights to such lands to the United States.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 21, 199201

Grants all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, to parties recognized as holders of a right, title, or interest to such lands under the laws of the State of Louisiana, but for the interest of the United States in such lands.

Reserves the mineral rights to such lands to the United States.

Introduced in SenateJul 9, 199100

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, to any person who meets certain conditions.

Requires any deed issued under this Act to provide for a reservation of all mineral rights to the United States.