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Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act

Introduced: January 16, 1991 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 38 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-248.
Mar 3, 1992
Signed by President.
Feb 26, 1992
Presented to President.
Feb 25, 1992
Measure Signed in Senate.
Feb 20, 1992
Message on House action received in Senate.
Feb 19, 1992
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 13 (Roll No. 15).
Feb 19, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 18, 1992
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Feb. 19.
Feb 18, 1992
House considered Senate amendments under suspension of the rules.
Feb 18, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Feb 18, 1992
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Nov 26, 1991
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 26, 1991
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Nov 26, 1991
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Nov 23, 1991
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-236.
Nov 23, 1991
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
Nov 20, 1991
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 25, 1991
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-468.
Jul 12, 1991
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Jul 1, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Jun 28, 1991
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 24, 1991
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jun 24, 1991
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 24, 1991
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 24, 1991
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
Jun 24, 1991
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-125.
Jun 24, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 1991
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 24, 1991
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 19, 1991
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 1991
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 18, 1991
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 1991
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 21, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 3, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb 4, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Jan 16, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jan 16, 1991
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 19, 1992 House · vote #15 SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS Passed 400–13 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Title I: Manzanar National Historic Site - Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site in California to protect historical and cultural resources associated with the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

Establishes the Manzanar National Historic Site Advisory Commission to consult with the Secretary of the Interior on matters relating to the development, management, and interpretation of the site. Terminates the Commission ten years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study - Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress on a National Historic Landmark Theme Study on Japanese American History.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) identify those sites that are appropriate for the study and that may be suitable for designation as National Historic Landmarks to illustrate the period in American history from 1941 to 1946 when personal justice was denied Japanese Americans; and (2) prepare a list in order of importance or merit of the most appropriate sites for such designation. Names specific sites in 15 States to be included in the study. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 3, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-248.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 621 Identical bill A bill to establish the Manzanar National Historic Site in the State of California, and for other purposes.
  • HR 2351 Procedurally related Japanese American National Historic Landmark Theme Study Act
 Bill text 8 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 1, 1991
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 1, 1991
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