HR 3757 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

An act to establish the Channel Islands National Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-04-26· Sponsored by Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6]· House

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Latest: Public Law 96-199.(1980-03-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1980-02-18
Yea 67Nay 6
PassedSenate · 1980-02-18
Yea 67Nay 6

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to make specific amount changes in the limitations on funds for development within DeSoto National Memorial and Pecos National Monument. Increases the authorization of appropriations, from $166,000 to $265,000, for the acquisition of lands within the Great Sand Dunes National Monument. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate and publish notice of these acquisitions. Changes the date of the maps referencing the Point Reyes National Seashore. Directs the Secretary to accept and manage any land and improvements within or adjacent to the seashore which are donated by the State of California or its subdivisions. Removes the exclusion of specified lands from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Authorizes the acquisition of lands for Ebey's Landing National Reserves with appropriated, as well as donated, funds. Amends the National Trails System Act to include North Country Scenic Trail. Permits the National Academy of Sciences to retain title to a certain property while used as a memorial to Albert Einstein. Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to terminate the Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council ten…

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

Cosponsors (17)

11 Democrats5 Republicans1 Independent