S-718 : Still Just a Bill

Modifies the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in Virginia to include the land and interests in land identified on the map titled "Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Expansion," and dated June 2007.

Transfers from the Department of the Interior to the Department of the Army (DA) administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.170 acres of land for the Fort Lee Military Reservation.

Transfers from DA to Interior administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.171 acres of land for the Battlefield.

Requires inclusion of the conveyed land within the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-08-30CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.Senate
2016-08-30CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016 with amendments. With written report No. 114-308.Senate
2016-07-13CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2016-03-17CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496.Senate
2015-03-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2015-03-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Land transfers
  • Military history
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Virginia

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