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H.R. 2615Became Law

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 20, 2018)

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey approximately 1.542 acres of federal land located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for approximately 2.161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land).

The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage.

The NPS shall require the post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange.

The bill subjects the exchange of the federal and nonfederal lands to valid existing rights.

Any nonfederal land acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

What just happenedNov 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-279.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4](R-MS)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 20, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-279.

  2. Nov 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-279.

  3. Nov 20, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 14, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 14, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H9484-9485)

  9. Nov 13, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 1 (Roll no. 417).(text: CR H9484-9485)

  10. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    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.

  11. Nov 13, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2615.

  12. Nov 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Gosar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9484-9485, H9501)

  13. Oct 12, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Oct 11, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875-6876)

  15. Oct 11, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875-6876)

  16. Apr 11, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.

  17. Apr 11, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-228.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Apr 11, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-228.

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

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. 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
  21. Nov 29, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Nov 28, 2017FloorH38310

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

  23. Nov 28, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9442)

  24. Nov 28, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9442)

  25. Nov 28, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.

  26. Nov 28, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9442-9443)

  27. Nov 28, 2017FloorH30300

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

  28. Sep 11, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.

  29. Sep 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-302.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Sep 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-302.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  34. May 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. May 23, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. May 23, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 20, 201849

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey approximately 1.542 acres of federal land located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for approximately 2.161 acres located in the county (the nonfederal land).

The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage.

The NPS shall require the post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange.

The bill subjects the exchange of the federal and nonfederal lands to valid existing rights.

Any nonfederal land acquired by the United States under this bill shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Passed House without amendmentNov 28, 201781

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

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to convey specified federal lands located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in exchange for certain land located in such county.

The values of the parcels to be exchanged shall be determined by an independent appraiser in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards. If the values of such parcels are not equal, their values shall be equalized through a cash payment or adjustments to their acreage.

The NPS shall require the Post to pay or reimburse the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange.

The bill subjects the exchange to valid existing rights.

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

Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2017

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017

This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) 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 NPS shall require the Post to pay the costs incurred by the NPS to carry out such exchange.

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

Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act — Informed