San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hr-4438
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Leasing and Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study lands within Bexar and Wilson Counties in Texas, to identify lands that would be suitable for inclusion in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into, with a nonprofit, or state or local governmental agency: (1) a lease agreement for office space outside the boundary of the Park for a headquarters and operational support building for the Park; and (2) in conjunction with an authorized lease for the headquarters, agreements for the construction, management, or both, of a research and education center. 
 
Modifies the boundary of the Park to include approximately 151 acres of additional land, as identified on the map entitled &quot;San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition 2009,&quot; dated November 2009. 

action_date: 2010-05-28
text: 
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study lands within Bexar and Wilson Counties, Texas, to identify lands that would be suitable for inclusion in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Requires the study to examine the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic values and characteristics of lands within such counties. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the city of San Antonio or its designee for operation of a facility outside the Park boundary that would provide: (1) office space for a headquarters and operational support for the Park; and (2) a center for research and education. Allows the construction and installation of exhibits related to Park resources in the facilities described in such agreement. Permits the assignment of staff from the Park to provide interpretive services, including visitor information and education. 
 
Modifies the boundary of the Park to include approximately 151 acres of additional land, as identified on the map entitled &quot;San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition 2009,&quot; dated November 2009. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary from using condemnation authority for the acquisition of lands or interests under this Act. 

action_date: 2010-07-13
text: 
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study lands within Bexar and Wilson Counties, Texas, to identify lands that would be suitable for inclusion in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Requires the study to examine the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic values and characteristics of lands within such counties. 
 
 Permits the assignment of Park employees to provide interpretive services, including visitor information and education, at facilities outside the Park boundary. 
 
Modifies the Park's boundary to include approximately 151 acres of additional land, as identified on the map entitled &quot;San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Addition 2009,&quot; dated November 2009. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary from using condemnation authority for the acquisition of lands or interests under this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 114 (Roll no. 435). (text: CR H5511)
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Passed/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): 264 - 114 (Roll no. 435).(text: CR H5511)
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5518-5519)
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: 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.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4438.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5511-5512)
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-501.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-501.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2010-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House