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Public Law115th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1397Became Law

To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 22, 2018)

(Sec. 1) 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 land within the parkway boundary.

What just happenedJun 22, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-190.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10](R-VA)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 22, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-190.

  2. Jun 22, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-190.

  3. Jun 22, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 22, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 11, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 11, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 7, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3264)

  9. Jun 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3264)

  10. May 24, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.

  11. May 24, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-257.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 24, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-257.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Mar 8, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 14, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-504.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  15. Jul 12, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 11, 2017FloorH38310

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

  17. Jul 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On 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)

  18. Jul 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

  19. Jul 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5417)

  20. Jul 11, 2017FloorH37220

    At 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.

  21. Jul 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1397.

  22. Jul 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5404)

  23. Jul 11, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  24. Jul 11, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.

  25. Jul 11, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. Jul 11, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Jul 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-206, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jul 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-206, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Mar 16, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  32. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  33. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred 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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  34. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred 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.

  35. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred 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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 22, 201849

(Sec. 1) 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 land within the parkway boundary.

Passed House without amendmentJul 11, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) 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 specified acreage of: (1) the federal land transferred to Interior for purposes of transportation to and from the research center, and (2) such such land and the restricted land for maintenance of the visual appearance of such land.

The Research Center shall maintain the restricted land.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2017

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.

To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction… — Informed