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H.R. 3726 111th Congress House

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010

Official title: To establish the Castle Nugent National Historic Site at St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 6, 2009 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Archaeology and anthropologyCaribbean areaEndangered and threatened speciesForests, forestry, trees
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Became law
Jan 28, 2010
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 27, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 27, 2010
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H405)
Jan 27, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H411)
Jan 27, 2010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3726, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Washington demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
Jan 27, 2010
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H410)
Jan 27, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3726.
Jan 27, 2010
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3726 and H.R. 4474. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. The previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read.
Jan 27, 2010
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1038. (consideration: CR H405-410)
Jan 26, 2010
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1038 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3726 and H.R. 4474. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. The previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read.
Jan 20, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 173 (Roll no. 10).
Jan 20, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H230)
Jan 19, 2010
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.
Jan 19, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3726.
Jan 19, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H149-151; text of measure as reported in House: CR H149)
Jan 19, 2010
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2010
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Jan 12, 2010
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-393.
Dec 16, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
Dec 16, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 16, 2009
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Nov 17, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Oct 6, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 6, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 27, 2010 House · vote #23 On Passage Passed 240–175 See who voted →
Jan 20, 2010 House · vote #10 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 241–173 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 544 – Amendment in the nature of a substitute. No recorded outcome –
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 Latest action January 28, 2010

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Establishes the Castle Nugent National Historic Site on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System in order to preserve, protect, and interpret a Caribbean cultural landscape spanning over 300 years of agricultural use, significant archeological resources, mangrove forests, endangered sea turtle nesting beaches, an extensive barrier coral reef system, and other outstanding natural features.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands and interests: (1) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange within the boundaries of the Historic Site; and (2) by donation or exchange only, owned by the U.S. Virgin Islands or any political subdivision thereof.

Authorizes the Secretary to lease certain lands within the boundary of the Historic Site to the University of the Virgin Islands for the purpose of continuing the University's operations for breeding Senepol cattle. Instructs that such a lease contain terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the values of the Site.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a general management plan for the Historic Site.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1038 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3726) to establish the Castle Nugent National Historic Site at St. Croix,…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3726: Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3726/
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"H.R. 3726: Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3726/.
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