To authorize the acquisition of additional lands for inclusion in the Fort Clatsop National Memorial in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
Allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such lands, other than corporately owned timberlands, only by donation or purchase from willing sellers.
Directs the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the owner of the corporately owned timberlands regarding the manner in which such lands will be managed after acquisition if such owner agrees to enter into a sale of such lands as a result of actual condemnation proceedings or in lieu of such proceedings.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the area near McGowan, Washington, where the Lewis and Clark Expedition first camped after reaching the Pacific Ocean, known as the Station Camp site, as well as the Megler Rest Area and Fort Canby State Park, to determine their suitability for inclusion in the National Park System.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-456.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271.
Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4332-4335)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2643.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4336)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 18 (Roll no. 284).(text: CR H4332)
Roll Call #284 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 18 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4332)
Roll Call #284 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 107-221
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8020)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8020)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 107-221.
Became Public Law No: 107-221.