S 1591 · 106th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to further amend section 8 of the Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act as amended by section 606 of the Act of March 12, (P.L. 96-205) authorizing appropriations for certain insular areas of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-09-15· Sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1999-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act to transfer without consideration certain Federal property on or within one mile surrounding the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, to the Government of Puerto Rico. Makes Federal agencies exercising control over such lands responsible for the removal or clean up of any toxic or hazardous material.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]NY