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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 718

A bill to modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 30, 2016)

(Sec. 1) This 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 March 2016.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase, exchange, or transfer.

Interior shall administer any acquired lands or interests as a part of the Battlefield.

The bill transfers:

  • from Interior to the Department of the Army administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.170 acres of land for the Fort Lee Military Reservation, and
  • from the Army to Interior administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.171 acres of land for the Battlefield.

The transferred lands shall not be subject to reimbursement or consideration.

The land transferred to the Army shall be excluded from the boundary of the Battlefield.

The land transferred to Interior shall be included within the boundary of the Battlefield and administered as part of it.

What just happenedAug 30, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Aug 30, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.

  2. Aug 30, 2016Committee

    Committee 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.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Aug 30, 2016Committee14000

    Committee 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.

    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. Mar 17, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Mar 11, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 11, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 30, 20161

(Sec. 1) This 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 March 2016.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase, exchange, or transfer.

Interior shall administer any acquired lands or interests as a part of the Battlefield.

The bill transfers:

  • from Interior to the Department of the Army administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.170 acres of land for the Fort Lee Military Reservation, and
  • from the Army to Interior administrative jurisdiction over approximately 1.171 acres of land for the Battlefield.

The transferred lands shall not be subject to reimbursement or consideration.

The land transferred to the Army shall be excluded from the boundary of the Battlefield.

The land transferred to Interior shall be included within the boundary of the Battlefield and administered as part of it.

Introduced in SenateMar 11, 2015

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.

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