Bills About Public Lands And Natural Resources Sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)

Rep. Norton sponsored 53 bills about public lands and natural resources in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 14, 2020	H.R.8963	To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to treat the District of Columbia the same as a State for purposes of such Acts, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov. 13, 2019	H.R.5068	To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sept. 11, 2020	H.R.8227	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque and concrete block bearing the name of Francis Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
July 1, 2020	H.R.7465	To require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
July 1, 2020	H.R.7466	To require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Emancipation Monument from Lincoln Park in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
April 9, 2019	H.R.2185	To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Aug. 6, 2019	H.R.4173	To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
July 11, 2019	H.R.3725	To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
March 26, 2019	H.R.1883	To convey the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
June 13, 2017	H.R.2897	To authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-315.
Dec. 7, 2017	H.R.4599	To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.	0		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb. 14, 2018	H.R.5023	To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.	0		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
July 24, 2017	H.R.3373	To amend the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to extend for an additional 50 years the lease under which the government of the District of Columbia uses the ground under and the parking facilities associated with Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.	0		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 26, 2017	H.RES.409	Recognizing and commending Lunchtime Music on the Mall and its performers and partners for benefitting the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors to the Nation's capital.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 18, 2017	H.R.2540	To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sept. 14, 2016	H.R.6031	To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
June 24, 2016	H.RES.800	Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and partners.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
April 12, 2016	H.R.4915	To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sept. 25, 2015	H.R.3619	To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 19, 2015	H.R.2453	To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 14, 2015	H.RES.264	Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and partners.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
June 10, 2014	H.RES.618	Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
April 7, 2014	H.R.4417	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study to determine the suitability and feasibility of entering into public-private partnerships to operate federally owned golf courses in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb. 5, 2014	H.R.4003	To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that were part of the Civil War defenses of Washington and related to the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, to study ways in which the Civil War history of both the North and South can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Jan. 16, 2014	H.R.3919	To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park in the District of Columbia.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
June 18, 2013	H.R.2420	To authorize the Benjamin Harrison Society to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
June 6, 2013	H.R.2297	To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
June 3, 2013	H.RES.244	Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb. 12, 2013	H.R.620	To designate the Rachel Carson Nature Trail, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Nov. 28, 2012	H.R.6610	To provide for several critical National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Aug. 2, 2012	H.RES.769	Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, and honoring the public service of the performers and sponsors.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
June 29, 2012	H.R.6077	To designate the Rachel Carson Nature Trail, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Oct. 27, 2011	H.R.3278	To authorize the Fair Housing Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the national significance of the fair housing movement in America.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
July 8, 2011	H.RES.346	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a national World War I memorial should be established.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 24, 2011	H.R.1972	To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
April 14, 2011	H.R.1559	To authorize the Benjamin Harrison Society to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
June 9, 2010	H.R.5494	To direct the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain properties to the District of Columbia.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
July 30, 2009	H.R.3425	To authorize the Fair Housing Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enactment of the Fair Housing Act in 1968.	0	All Democrats	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 10, 2009	H.RES.526	Recognizing the 70th anniversary of John Mercer Langston Golf Course.	53	Bipartisan	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
June 11, 2009	H.R.2838	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
March 11, 2009	H.R.1446	To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
April 10, 2008	H.R.5773	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Oct. 31, 2007	H.R.4033	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Oct. 17, 2007	H.R.3880	To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
May 24, 2005	H.R.2595	To authorize the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal property to the District of Columbia to increase the District's taxable property base as compensation for a structural fiscal imbalance caused by Federal mandates.	0	All Democrats	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
May 5, 2004	H.R.4293	To modify the boundary of the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site in Washington, District of Columbia.	0	All Democrats	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb. 27, 2003	H.R.1012	To establish the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Became Public Law No: 108-192.
Oct. 22, 1997	H.R.2700	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands to the District of Columbia for use for single-family homes for low and moderate income individuals and families.	0	All Democrats	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
April 7, 1995	H.R.1508	To require the transfer of title to the District of Columbia of certain real property in Anacostia Park to facilitate the construction of National Children's Island, a cultural, educational, and family-oriented park.	0		Became Public Law No: 104-163.
June 17, 1994	H.R.4599	To authorize the lease of certain property transferred to the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
May 19, 1993	H.R.2176	To amend the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to authorize the construction, maintenance, and operation of a new stadium in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 29, 1993	H.R.1951	To amend the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to authorize construction, maintenance, and operation of a new stadium in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0		For Further Action See H.R.2176.
Feb. 4, 1993	H.R.855	To require the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the National Park Service, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to provide notice to the District of Columbia before carrying out any activity affecting property located in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Operations and Metropolitan Affairs.

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