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Public Law107th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2109Became Law

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 30, 2002)

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of establishing as a National Park System unit the Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida (which was used for recreation by African Americans at a time when public beaches were racially segregated by law).

Requires the Secretary, in conducting the study, to use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System contained in the National Park System General Authorities Act.

What just happenedDec 17, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-343.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17](D-FL)Sponsor
18 cosponsors7 D11 R
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  1. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-343.

  2. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-343.

  3. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 6, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 6, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

  9. Nov 20, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

  10. Sep 11, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.

  11. Sep 11, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-273.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 11, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-273.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 31, 2002Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 12, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  15. May 1, 2002IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 30, 2002FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  17. Apr 30, 2002FloorH38310

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

  18. Apr 30, 2002FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1699)

  19. Apr 30, 2002Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1699)

  20. Apr 30, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2109.

  21. Apr 30, 2002FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1699-1701)

  22. Apr 30, 2002FloorH30300

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

  23. Apr 9, 2002CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.

  24. Apr 9, 2002CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-390.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Apr 9, 2002Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-390.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Mar 20, 2002CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 20, 2002CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Mar 20, 2002CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Mar 18, 2002CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Dec 13, 2001CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  31. Jun 18, 2001CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jun 18, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  33. Jun 12, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1069-1070)

  34. Jun 7, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jun 7, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. Jun 7, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 30, 200236
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of establishing as a National Park System unit the Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida (which was used for recreation by African Americans at a time when public beaches were racially segregated by law).

Requires the Secretary, in conducting the study, to use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System contained in the National Park System General Authorities Act.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 9, 200217
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of establishing as a National Park System unit the Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida (which was used for recreation by African Americans at a time when public beaches were racially segregated by law).

Requires the Secretary, in conducting the study, to use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System contained in the National Park System General Authorities Act.

Introduced in HouseJun 7, 200100
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of establishing as a National Park System unit the Virginia Key Beach in Biscayne Bay, Florida (which was used for recreation by African Americans at a time when public beaches were racially segregated by law).
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia… — Informed