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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 19, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4119

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 6, 2016)

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres.

The values of the parcels of real property to be exchanged shall be equal, as determined by an appraisal conducted:

  • by a qualified and independent appraiser, and
  • in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

If the values of such parcels of real property are not equal, their values shall be equalized through:

  • a cash payment, or
  • adjustments to their acreage.

Interior shall require the Post to cover Interior's costs to carry out the land exchange or to reimburse Interior for them. If Interior collects amounts from the Post in advance of incurring the actual costs, it shall refund to the Post any amount in excess of those costs.

The bill subjects the exchange to valid existing rights.

Land and interests acquired by the United States by this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Interior shall modify the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to reflect such land exchange upon its completion.

What just happenedSep 6, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4](R-MS)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 6, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.

  2. Sep 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 114-340.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 6, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 114-340.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 13, 2016Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Apr 4, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 22, 2016FloorH38310

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

  8. Mar 22, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1523)

  9. Mar 22, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1523)

  10. Mar 22, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4119.

  11. Mar 22, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1523-1524)

  12. Mar 22, 2016FloorH30300

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

  13. Mar 2, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 337.

  14. Mar 2, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-441.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 2, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-441.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Nov 30, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  21. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 6, 20161

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres.

The values of the parcels of real property to be exchanged shall be equal, as determined by an appraisal conducted:

  • by a qualified and independent appraiser, and
  • in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

If the values of such parcels of real property are not equal, their values shall be equalized through:

  • a cash payment, or
  • adjustments to their acreage.

Interior shall require the Post to cover Interior's costs to carry out the land exchange or to reimburse Interior for them. If Interior collects amounts from the Post in advance of incurring the actual costs, it shall refund to the Post any amount in excess of those costs.

The bill subjects the exchange to valid existing rights.

Land and interests acquired by the United States by this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Interior shall modify the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to reflect such land exchange upon its completion.

Passed House amendedMar 22, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 2, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres.

The values of the parcels of real property to be exchanged are deemed to be equal.

Interior shall require the Post to cover Interior's costs to carry out the land exchange or to reimburse Interior for them. If Interior collects amounts from the Post in advance of incurring the actual costs, it shall refund to the Post any amount in excess of those costs.

Land and interests acquired by the United States by this Act shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Interior shall modify the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to reflect such land exchange upon its completion.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Mar 2, 201617

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres.

The values of the parcels of real property to be exchanged are deemed to be equal.

Interior shall require the Post to cover Interior's costs to carry out the land exchange or to reimburse Interior for them. If Interior collects amounts from the Post in advance of incurring the actual costs, it shall refund to the Post any amount in excess of those costs.

Land and interests acquired by the United States by this Act shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Interior shall modify the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to reflect such land exchange upon its completion.

Introduced in HouseNov 19, 2015

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2015

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1 acre of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 1.76 acres.

Land and interests acquired by the United States by this Act shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016 — Informed