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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 502

A bill to modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (May 16, 2017)

(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 modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over:

  • any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and
  • any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park.

Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only.

Upon completion of any such acquisition from Minnesota, Interior shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.

What just happenedMay 16, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. May 16, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82.

  2. May 16, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-64.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 16, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-64.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Mar 30, 2017Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Mar 2, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 16, 201780

(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 modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over:

  • any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and
  • any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park.

Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only.

Upon completion of any such acquisition from Minnesota, Interior shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.

Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2017

This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over:

  • any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and
  • any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park.

Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only.

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