S-782 : Still Just a Bill


Gettysburg National Military Park Expansion Act - Requires the inclusion of the Gettysburg Train Station in Gettysburg National Military Park, including land located in close proximity to the Train Station that is in the Borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the property that is adjacent to Plum Run in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire only by purchase from a willing seller publicly owned property that is within the area of the Train Station, if efforts to acquire such property without cost have been exhausted. Prohibits the acquisition by eminent domain of property that is within such area.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-05-22CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.Senate
2014-05-22CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment. With written report No. 113-168.Senate
2013-11-21CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.Senate
2013-07-31CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-93.Senate
2013-04-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2013-04-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Land transfers
  • Military history
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Property rights
  • Railroads
Related Geographic Entities
  • Pennsylvania
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