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HR 714 104th Congress House

Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1995

Official title: To establish the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 23, 1995 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Agriculture and FoodAmmunitionAnimalsArmed Forces and National Security
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 9, 1995
For Further Action See S.1124.
Aug 2, 1995
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
Aug 1, 1995
Received in the Senate.
Aug 1, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8137-8138)
Jul 31, 1995
Mr. Emerson asked unanimous consent to consider.
Jul 31, 1995
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Jul 31, 1995
Committee on National Security discharged.
Jul 31, 1995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 31, 1995
On passage Passed without objection.
Jul 31, 1995
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Jul 31, 1995
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7996-8001)
Jul 28, 1995
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 4, 1995.
Jul 28, 1995
House Committee on National Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 4, 1995.
Jul 28, 1995
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-191, Part II.
Jul 18, 1995
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-191, Part I.
Jul 18, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 18, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 1995
Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry Discharged.
Jul 13, 1995
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-18.
Jun 14, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 14, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 1995
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
May 8, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Apr 17, 1995
Field Hearings Held in Elwood, Illinois.
Mar 20, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Mar 20, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Feb 21, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 9, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 3, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
Jan 26, 1995
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 26, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H782-783)
Jan 26, 1995
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

2 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 698 – Amendments are technical in nature. Agreed to Jul 31, 1995
HAMDT 697 – Amendment in the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Jul 31, 1995
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 Latest action August 9, 1995

For Further Action See S.1124.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Conversion of Joliet Army Ammunition Plant to

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Title II: Other Real Property Disposals Involving Joliet

Army Ammunition Plant

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions

Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1995 - Title I: Conversion of Joliet Army Ammunition Plant to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - Ratifies the proposals generally identified by the land use plan approved by the Joliet Arsenal Citizen Planning Commission on May 30, 1995. Transfers the portion of land from the Joliet Arsenal constituting the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to the Secretary of Agriculture. Provides that the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Agriculture shall both maintain security for designated portions of the area.

(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) transfer the designated portions of Arsenal land to the Secretary of Agriculture within six months of the Act's enactment; and (2) retain jurisdiction over any real property at the Arsenal which may be used for actions required under any environmental law to remediate contamination or conditions of noncompliance.

(Sec. 103) States that any liability or responsibility of the Secretary of the Army under environmental laws shall not transfer with the transfer of Arsenal property. Orders any Federal department or agency with hazardous materials at the Arsenal to pay for the cost of cleanup.

(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Prairie on the date of the transfer of portions of the Arsenal to be managed for National Forest Service purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, and local governments, private organizations, and corporations.

(Sec. 105) Prohibits the construction of roads through the Prairie. Specifies terms and conditions for special use authorizations for agricultural purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to charge user fees and to waive such fees for certain individuals.

(Sec. 106) Provides special disposal rules for certain land parcels at the Arsenal.

Title II: Other Real Property Disposals Involving Joliet Army Ammunition Plant - Provides that the Secretary of the Army shall convey certain land parcels at the Arsenal to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as the Joliet National Cemetery.

(Sec. 202) Designates the transfer of a portion of the Arsenal to Will County, Illinois, for use as a landfill. Permits the U.S. Government to maintain a reversionary interest in the property for a five-year period if the County fails to meet the conditions provided for the land transfer.

(Sec. 203) Directs the Secretary of the Army to transfer a portion of land at the Arsenal to the State of Illinois for economic redevelopment purposes. Conditions the receipt of the land upon the Governor of the State of Illinois establishing a redevelopment authority to oversee the economic development. Permits the U.S. Government to retain a reversionary interest in the land for 20 years.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that this Act does not alter any requirements to be carried out in compliance with existing environmental laws.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1124 Procedurally related National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996
  • S 449 Text similarities Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1995
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 8
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 23, 1995
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