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Public Law102th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 848Became Law

To authorize the establishment of a memorial at Custer Battlefield National Monument to honor the Indians who fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 22, 1991)

Title I: Redesignates the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana as the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Designates the cemetery located within the monument as the Custer National Cemetery.

Title II: Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Advisory Committee to ensure that the memorial designed and constructed shall be appropriate to the monument, its resources and landscape, sensitive to the history being portrayed, and artistically commendable.

Terminates the committee upon dedication of the memorial.

Directs the Secretary to design, construct, and maintain a memorial at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument to: (1) honor and recognize the Indians who fought to preserve their land and culture in the Battle of the Little Bighorn; (2) provide visitors with an improved understanding of the events leading up to and the consequences of the battle; and (3) encourage peace among people of all races.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Amendments Act of 1987 to postpone from December 18, 1991, to July 16, 1993, termination of the restrictions on alienation of settlement common stock of Alaska Native Corporations. States that such continuing restrictions shall not apply to a Native Corporation whose board of directors approves by March 1, 1992, a resolution electing to decline their application.

What just happenedDec 10, 1991

Became Public Law No: 102-201.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3](D-CO)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 10, 1991PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-201.

  2. Dec 10, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-201.

  3. Dec 10, 1991PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 10, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 3, 1991FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 3, 1991President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 27, 1991Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Nov 25, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  9. Nov 25, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Nov 25, 1991NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Nov 25, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Nov 25, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  13. Nov 23, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Nov 22, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  15. Nov 22, 1991Floor17000

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

  16. Nov 22, 1991Floor

    Amendment SP 1428 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  17. Nov 22, 1991Floor

    Amendment SP 1428 proposed by Senator Stevens.

  18. Nov 22, 1991Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  19. Oct 3, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

  20. Oct 3, 1991Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 102-173. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Oct 3, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 102-173. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 26, 1991Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 25, 1991Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-468.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  24. Jul 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
  25. Jun 26, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  26. Jun 25, 1991IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jun 24, 1991FloorH38310

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

  28. Jun 24, 1991FloorH38800

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

  29. Jun 24, 1991FloorH37300

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

  30. Jun 24, 1991Floor8000

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

  31. Jun 24, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  32. Jun 24, 1991FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  33. Jun 24, 1991FloorH30300

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

  34. Jun 24, 1991CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

  35. Jun 24, 1991CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-126.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Jun 24, 1991Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-126.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Jun 19, 1991CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Jun 19, 1991CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. Jun 18, 1991CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  40. Jun 18, 1991CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  41. Jun 10, 1991CommitteeH26000

    Field Hearings Held in Billings, Montana.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  42. Apr 23, 1991CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  43. Feb 19, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  44. Feb 6, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  45. Feb 6, 1991IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  46. Feb 6, 1991IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedNov 22, 199135

Title I: Redesignates the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana as the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Designates the cemetery located within the monument as the Custer National Cemetery.

Title II: Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Advisory Committee to ensure that the memorial designed and constructed shall be appropriate to the monument, its resources and landscape, sensitive to the history being portrayed, and artistically commendable.

Terminates the committee upon dedication of the memorial.

Directs the Secretary to design, construct, and maintain a memorial at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument to: (1) honor and recognize the Indians who fought to preserve their land and culture in the Battle of the Little Bighorn; (2) provide visitors with an improved understanding of the events leading up to and the consequences of the battle; and (3) encourage peace among people of all races.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Amendments Act of 1987 to postpone from December 18, 1991, to July 16, 1993, termination of the restrictions on alienation of settlement common stock of Alaska Native Corporations. States that such continuing restrictions shall not apply to a Native Corporation whose board of directors approves by March 1, 1992, a resolution electing to decline their application.

Passed House amendedJun 24, 199136

Title I: Redesignates the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana as the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Designates the cemetery located within the monument as the Custer National Cemetery.

Title II: Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Advisory Committee to ensure that the memorial designed and constructed shall be appropriate to the monument, its resources and landscape, sensitive to the history being portrayed, and artistically commendable.

Terminates the committee upon dedication of the memorial.

Directs the Secretary to design, construct, and maintain a memorial at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument to: (1) honor and recognize the Indians who fought to preserve their land and culture in the Battle of the Little Bighorn; (2) provide visitors with an improved understanding of the events leading up to and the consequences of the battle; and (3) encourage peace among people of all races.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 199100

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to design, construct, and maintain a memorial at the Custer Battlefield National Monument in Montana to: (1) honor and recognize the Indians who fought to preserve their land and culture in the Battle of the Little Bighorn; (2) provide visitors with an improved understanding of the events leading up to and the consequences of the battle; and (3) encourage peace and brotherhood among people of all races.

Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory Committee for a Native American Memorial at Custer National Monument.

Authorizes appropriations.