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US HR1350
US HR1350To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/02/2017
03/02/2017
In Committee
12/13/2017
12/13/2017
Crossed Over
03/14/2018
03/14/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over: any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park. Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only. Upon completion of any such acquisition from Minnesota, Interior shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. It transfers administrative jurisdiction over any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the park's boundaries, as well as any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer, to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior. The bill also allows the Secretary of the Interior to acquire any land located within or adjacent to the park's boundaries that is owned by the State of Minnesota or a political subdivision, but only through donation or exchange. Upon completion of any such acquisition from the state, the Secretary shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345. (on 03/14/2018)
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