To transfer excess Federal property administered by the Coast Guard to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008 - Requires transfer of administrative jurisdiction over Coast Guard lands in Coos County, Oregon (including Cape Arago Light Station on Chief's Island), in the areas commonly known as Gregory Point and Chief's Island, to the Secretary of the Interior to hold in trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. Requires that, before the transfer, the Coast Guard commandant comply with all environmental and cultural resources laws. Requires that the land be included in the reservation of those tribes. Allows the Coast Guard to retain easements for access to aids to navigation.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-865.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-865.
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8530-8532)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6370.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8530)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8530)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9434)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9434)
Enacted as Public Law 110-364
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Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-364.
Became Public Law No: 110-364.