HR-1397 : Became Public Law

This bill transfers administrative jurisdiction over:

  • 0.342 acres of federal land within the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Transportation (DOT), and
  • 0.479 acres of federal land within the boundary of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) adjacent to the parkway from DOT to Interior.

Interior shall prohibit the storage, construction, or installation of any items that may interfere with access by the research center to certain restricted land within the parkway boundary for security and maintenance purposes.

The transfers of administrative jurisdiction under this bill shall not be subject to reimbursement or consideration.

The National Park Service and the FHA shall comply with the agreement they entered into on September 11, 2002, regarding the transfer of administrative jurisdiction, management, and maintenance of the land specified in it.

Subject to the terms of such agreement, Interior shall allow the research center to access: (1) the federal land transferred to Interior for purposes of transportation to and from the research center; and (2) such land and the restricted land to maintain their visual appearance.

The research center shall maintain the restricted land.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-22PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-190.House floor actions
2018-06-22PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2018-06-11FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2018-06-07FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-06-06FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3264)Senate
2018-05-24CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.Senate
2018-05-24CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-257.Senate
2018-03-08CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2018-02-14CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.Senate
2017-07-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2017-07-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-07-11VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 345). (text: CR H5404)House floor actions
2017-07-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5417)House floor actions
2017-07-11FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2017-07-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1397.House floor actions
2017-07-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5404)House floor actions
2017-07-11FloorMr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2017-07-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.House floor actions
2017-07-11DischargeCommittee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
2017-07-11CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-206, Part I.House floor actions
2017-06-27CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2017-06-27CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-03-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
2017-03-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2017-03-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-03-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-03-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10]
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Land transfers
  • Roads and highways
  • Virginia

Related Bills

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