H.R. 4198 · 83rd Congress · 1953–1954
To confirm and establish the titles of the States to lands beneath navigable waters within State boundaries and to the natural resources within such lands and waters, and to provide for the use and control of said lands and resources and the resources of
H.R. 4198 in the 83rd Congress (1953–1954) became law — introduced in 1953, sponsored by Louis Graham. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1953
- Policy area
- Public lands
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1953
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 4198. Confirm and establish the titles of the states to lands beneath navigable waters w/in state…House · Apr 1, 1953
- HR 4198. On passage.House · Apr 1, 1953
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- H.R. 2899: For the relief of Igor Schwabe
- H.R. 4135: For the relief of Willi Wetterich
- H.R. 4701: For the relief of Josip Stanic
- H.R. 4738: For the relief of Gabriel Hittrich
- H.R. 5134: To amend the Submerged Lands Act
- H.R. 6481: To authorize the issuance of 240,000 special ,note immigrant visas, and for other purposes
- H.R. 6650: For the relief of Joseph Gerry
- H.R. 7451: For the relief of Erika Jette Lavery
- H.R. 7452: For the relief of Theresa Boehner Soisson
- H.R. 8193: To amend the Refugee Relief Act of 1953
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- H.R. 2235: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct the Santa Maria project, Southern Pacific…
- H.R. 4828: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954…
- H.R. 5134: To amend the Submerged Lands Act
- H.R. 5731: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain certain facilities…
- H.R. 7664: To provide for the development of the Priest Rapids site on the Columbia River, Wash., under a…
- H.R. 8384: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Talent division…
- H.R. 9859: Authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and…
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