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HR 1513 113th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Conflicts and wars Historic sites and heritage areas Land transfers Military history Parks, recreation areas, trails Pennsylvania Property rights Railroads

To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station and certain land along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, to limit the means by which property within such revised boundaries may be acquired, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 11, 2013 Introduced by: Perry, Scott Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 14, 2014
Received in the Senate.
Jan 13, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H167)
Jan 13, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H167)
Jan 13, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H172)
Jan 13, 2014
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 13, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.
Jan 13, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H167-168)
Jan 13, 2014
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. (consideration: CR H167)
Sep 20, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Sep 20, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-222.
Jul 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2013
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
Jun 6, 2013
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Apr 12, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1979)
Apr 11, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 11, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 13, 2014 House · vote #12 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 396–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Requires the inclusion of the land and interests commonly known as Gettysburg Train Station and its immediate surroundings in the Borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the land and interests located along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, in Gettysburg National Military Park if the owner of the property has provided written consent for its inclusion.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of such property. States that the fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard from within such property shall not preclude that activity or use outside of the property.

Permits the acquisition of property within the areas of the Train Station and along Plum Run by donation only.

What's happening now January 14, 2014

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2