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16 U.S.C. § 459j–8

Authorization of appropriations; reports to Congressional committees

United States · Title 16 — CONSERVATION · Status: effective

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16 U.S.C. § 459j–8, Authorization of appropriations; reports to Congressional committees, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/444649
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There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 459j to 459j–8 of this title, but not more than $7,941,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands. In order to avoid excessive costs resulting from delays in the acquisition program, the Secretary shall make every reasonable effort to promptly acquire the privately owned lands within the seashore. Until all such lands are acquired, he shall report, in writing on June 30 of each year to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the following information: For the development of essential public facilities there are authorized to be appropriated $2.6 million in addition to the sums previously appropriated.

Legislative history

The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

  • Enacted byPub. L. 93-626(H.R. 5773)1975-01-03
    An Act to establish the Canaveral National Seashore in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 100-564(H.R. 3559)1988-10-31
    A bill to authorize the acquisition of 25 acres to be used for an administrative headquarters for Canaveral National Seashore.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 103-437(H.R. 4777)1994-11-02
    To make technical improvements in the United States Code by amending provisions to reflect the current names of congressional committees.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally