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- H.R.5683
H.R.5683: To preserve the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California, by providing for the immediate acquisition of the memorial by the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced June 26, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 14, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Vests in the United States all right, title, and interest to, and the right to immediate possession of, the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California, to provide for its preservation as a national war memorial honoring veterans. Requires the United States to pay just compensation to the current owner of such property. Prohibits expanding the Memorial's boundaries, upon acquisition by the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5683.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 74, 3 Present (Roll no. 386).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-272.
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| June 26, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Duncan L. Hunter (R-Calif.) |