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H.R. 3687 113th Congress House

Military LAND Act

Official title: To amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide that if the head of the agency managing Federal property objects to the inclusion of certain propert… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide that if the head of the agency managing Federal property objects to the inclusion of certain property on the National Register or its designation as a National Historic Landmark for reasons of national security, the Federal property shall be neither included nor designated until the objection is withdrawn, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 10, 2013 Introduced by: Darrell Issa Republican · California See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of the Interior
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Historic sites and heritage areasMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary readiness
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
Jun 30, 2014
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-503.
May 8, 2014
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
May 8, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2014
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
Apr 29, 2014
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Dec 10, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 10, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 30, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.

 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.)

Military Land and National Defense Act or the Military LAND Act - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to notify the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources if a property owned by the federal government is being considered for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List. Prohibits such inclusion or designation of federal property if the head of any federal agency managing such property objects to such inclusion or designation for national security reasons, such as any impact the inclusion or designation of such property would have on use of the property for military training or readiness.

Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to allow for expedited removal of a federal property listed on the National Register of Historic Places if the managing agency of such property submits a written request to remove the property for national security reasons.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4435 Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Republican 6
Ellmers, Renee
· Feb 26, 2014
Flores, Bill
· Feb 26, 2014
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 26, 2014
Hartzler, Vicky
· Feb 26, 2014
Marchant, Kenny
· Feb 26, 2014
ROYCE, ED
· Feb 26, 2014
SALMON, MATT
· Feb 26, 2014
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Feb 26, 2014
Stewart, Chris
· Feb 26, 2014
Wenstrup, Brad
· Feb 26, 2014
YOUNG, DON
· Feb 26, 2014
Bachmann, Michele
· Dec 10, 2013
Bentivolio, Kerry
· Dec 10, 2013
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Dec 10, 2013
Broun, Paul
· Dec 10, 2013
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Dec 10, 2013
Coffman, Mike
· Dec 10, 2013
Conaway, K.
· Dec 10, 2013
Fleming, John
· Dec 10, 2013
Franks, Trent
· Dec 10, 2013
Gohmert, Louie
· Dec 10, 2013
King, Steve
· Dec 10, 2013
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Dec 10, 2013
Nunnelee, Alan
· Dec 10, 2013
Posey, Bill
· Dec 10, 2013
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Dec 10, 2013
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 10, 2013
Yoho, Ted
· Dec 10, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3687: Military LAND Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3687/
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"H.R. 3687: Military LAND Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3687/.
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H.R. 3687, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3687/.
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