H.R. 2497 · 117th Congress

Amache National Historic Site Act

Introduced on Apr 14, 2021 by Joe Neguse (D-CO-2). 7 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-106.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-106
Introduced
Apr 14, 2021
Cosponsors
7
1 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Asia
  • Colorado
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Detention of persons
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Japan
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • U.S. history
  • Water use and supply

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Mar 18, 2022). Public domain.

Amache National Historic Site Act

This bill establishes the Amache National Historic Site in Colorado as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit of present and future generations resources associated with the incarceration of civilians of Japanese ancestry during World War II at Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, and the military service of incarcerees at the Granada Relocation Center.

The National Historic Site shall not be established until the date on which the Department of the Interior determines that a sufficient quantity of land or interests in land has been acquired to constitute a manageable park unit.

After Interior makes such a determination, it shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of the historic site.

Interior may acquire only by donation any land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark.

Any acquired lands or interests in land shall be included within the boundary of the historic site.

Interior must prepare a general management plan for the historic site.

Interior may enter into agreements with

  • public or private entities to establish and operate facilities outside of the exterior boundary of the historic site for administration, visitor services, and curation of personal property; and
  • other public or private entities to carry out this bill.

Interior shall provide the town of Granada, Colorado, with access to those areas of the historic site determined necessary for the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure and appurtenances.

Additionally, Interior may permit the town of Granada to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances limited to the areas determined to be necessary.

Finally, Interior may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the historic site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the site (including associated water rights) if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Joe NeguseD-CO-2Sponsor

Democrats · 6

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 29, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 416–2

History

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  1. Apr 14, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 14, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 14, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  5. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  7. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jul 22, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-100.
  10. Jul 22, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-100.
  11. Jul 22, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
  12. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3862-3864)
  14. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2497.
  15. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  16. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4271-4272)
  17. Jul 29, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 253).(text: 07/26/2021 CR H3862-3863)House · Roll call 253
  18. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 2 (Roll no. 253). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3862-3863)House · Roll call 253
  19. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  21. Jul 30, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  22. Oct 6, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  23. Nov 18, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  24. Jan 19, 2022Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 117-58.
  25. Jan 19, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 117-58.
  26. Jan 19, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
  27. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S675-676)
  28. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateThe committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
  29. Feb 14, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  30. Feb 14, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S676)
  31. Feb 15, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  32. Feb 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Raskin asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H1127-1128)
  33. Feb 18, 2022 · HouseThe Chair laid before the House H.R. 2497, with the Senate amendments.
  34. Feb 18, 2022Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
  35. Feb 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1127-1128)
  36. Feb 18, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  37. Mar 11, 2022Presented to President.
  38. Mar 11, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  39. Mar 18, 2022Signed by President.
  40. Mar 18, 2022Signed by President.
  41. Mar 18, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-106.
  42. Mar 18, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-106.

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