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HR 4599 103th Congress House

National Children's Island Act of 1994

Official title: To authorize the lease of certain property transferred to the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 17, 1994 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources District of ColumbiaFamiliesIslandsLand transfers
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 30, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 27, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Operations and Metropolitan Affairs.
Jun 17, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 17, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Jun 17, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 30, 1994

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Children's Island Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Mayor of the District of Columbia to: (1) lease certain property located in, and transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of, the District by the Secretary of the Interior, for an initial term not to exceed 35 years and an additional renewal term not to exceed 30 years; and (2) allow construction of improvements of such property after completion of all required environmental studies and reports.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4599: National Children's Island Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4599/
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