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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Jan 12, 2010
Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Establishes the Castle Nugent National Historic Site on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System in order to preserve, protect, and interpret a Caribbean cultural landscape spanning over 300 years of agricultural use, significant archeological resources, mangrove forests, endangered sea turtle nesting beaches, an extensive barrier coral reef system, and other outstanding natural features.
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands and interests: (1) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange within the boundaries of the Historic Site; and (2) by donation or exchange only, owned by the U.S. Virgin Islands or any political subdivision thereof.
Authorizes the Secretary to lease certain lands within the boundary of the Historic Site to the University of the Virgin Islands for the purpose of continuing the University's operations for breeding Senepol cattle. Instructs that such a lease contain terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the values of the Site.
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Requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a general management plan for the Historic Site.
People & committees
Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D–VI
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H405)
House roll call 23 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 23).(text: CR H405)
House roll call 23 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H411)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3726, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Washington demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H410)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3726.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3726 and H.R. 4474. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. The previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1038. (consideration: CR H405-410)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1038 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3726 and H.R. 4474. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. The previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 173 (Roll no. 10).
House roll call 10 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 173 (Roll no. 10).
House roll call 10 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H230)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3726.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H149-151; text of measure as reported in House: CR H149)
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-393.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-393.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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