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H.R. 5497 · 101st Congress · 1989–1990

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain lands to be added to the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.

H.R. 5497 in the 101st Congress (1989–1990) became law — introduced on Aug 3, 1990, sponsored by Walter Jones Sr..

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Aug 3, 1990
Policy area
Public lands
Public law
Public Law 101-603

Sponsor

Walter Jones Sr. (D-NC)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 3, 1990
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 16, 1990

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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