[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2977-H2980]
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MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN ENACTMENT OF TITLE 54, UNITED STATES CODE, INTO 
                A POSITIVE LAW TITLE AND TO IMPROVE CODE

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill (H.R. 3241) to make improvements in the enactment of title 54, 
United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code, 
as amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 3241

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       The table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1.  Table of contents.
Sec. 2.  Purpose.
Sec. 3.  Title 15, United States Code.
Sec. 4.  Title 16, United States Code.
Sec. 5.  Title 43, United States Code.
Sec. 6.  Amendments to Public Law 113-287 and Title 54, United States 
              Code.
Sec. 7.  Transitional and savings provisions.
Sec. 8.  Repeals.

     SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

       The purpose of this Act is to make improvements in the 
     enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive 
     law title and to improve the Code.

     SEC. 3. TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE.

       Section 107(a)(3)(D) of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act 
     (15 U.S.C. 720e(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``the 
     National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.);'' 
     and inserting ``division A of subtitle III of title 54, 
     United States Code;''.

     SEC. 4. TITLE 16, UNITED STATES CODE.

       Section 815(4) of the Alaska National Interest Lands 
     Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3125(4)) is amended by striking 
     ``section 100101(b)(1)'' and inserting ``section 100101(a)''.

     SEC. 5. TITLE 43, UNITED STATES CODE.

       Section 4(b) of the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 (43 
     U.S.C. 2103(b)) is amended by striking ``title I of the 
     National Historic Preservation Act,'' and inserting ``chapter 
     3029 of title 54, United States Code,''.

     SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 113-287 AND TITLE 54, UNITED 
                   STATES CODE.

       (a) Section 7 of Public Law 113-287.--Effective December 
     19, 2014, the Schedule of Laws Repealed in section 7 of 
     Public Law 113-287 (128 Stat. 3273) is amended as follows:
       (1) National historic preservation act.--The item relating 
     to section 401 of the National Historic Preservation Act 
     (Public Law 89-665, 16 U.S.C. 470x) (128 Stat. 3276) is 
     stricken and that section is revived to read as if that item 
     had not been enacted.
       (2) Public Law 91-383.--The item relating to section 3 of 
     Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. 1a-2) (128 Stat. 3277) is 
     amended to read as follows and subsection (g) (words after 
     1st sentence) is revived to read as if that item had been 
     enacted as follows:

                                           ``Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                       ``Act                                   Section                     Classification
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                                                      ``3 (less (g) (words after     1a-2 (less(g) (words after
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       (3) Urban park and recreation recovery act.--The items 
     relating to title X, Sec. Sec. 1004 through 1015 of the Urban 
     Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-625, 
     92 Stat. 3538) (128 Stat. 3277) are amended to read as 
     follows:

                                           ``Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                       ``Act                                   Section                     Classification
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``Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978             title X, Sec.  1004                 16 U.S.C. 2503
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1005                 16 U.S.C. 2504
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1006                 16 U.S.C. 2505
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1007                 16 U.S.C. 2506
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1008                 16 U.S.C. 2507
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1009                 16 U.S.C. 2508
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1010                 16 U.S.C. 2509
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1011                 16 U.S.C. 2510
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1012                 16 U.S.C. 2511
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1013                 16 U.S.C. 2512
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1014                 16 U.S.C. 2513
                                                           ``title X, Sec.  1015              16 U.S.C. 2514.''
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       (b) Section 100507.--The heading for subsection (h)(3) of 
     section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``(b), (c), and (g)'' and inserting ``(b), (c), and 
     (g)''.
       (c) Section 100903.--The heading for subsection (a) of 
     section 100903 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``General'' and inserting ``General.''.
       (d) Chapter 1013.--Chapter 1013 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by amending section 101331 to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 101331. Purposes; definitions

       ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this subchapter are--
       ``(1) to develop where necessary an adequate supply of 
     quality housing units for field employees of the Service in a 
     reasonable timeframe;
       ``(2) to expand the alternatives available for construction 
     and repair of essential Government housing;
       ``(3) to rely on the private sector to finance or supply 
     housing in carryout out this subchapter, to the maximum 
     extent possible, to reduce the need for Federal 
     appropriations;
       ``(4) to ensure that adequate funds are available to 
     provide for long-term maintenance needs of field employee 
     housing; and
       ``(5) to eliminate unnecessary Government housing and 
     locate such housing as is required in a manner such that 
     primary resource values are not impaired.
       ``(b) Definitions.--In this subchapter:
       ``(1) Field employee.--The term `field employee' means--
       ``(A) an employee of the Service who is exclusively 
     assigned by the Service to perform duties at a field unit, 
     and the members of the employee's family; and
       ``(B) any other individual who is authorized to occupy 
     Federal Government quarters under section 5911 of title 5, 
     and for whom there is no feasible alternative to the 
     provision of Federal Government housing, and the members of 
     the individual's family.
       ``(2) Primary resource values.--The term `primary resource 
     values' means resources that are specifically mentioned in 
     the enabling legislation for that field unit or other 
     resource value recognized under Federal statute.
       ``(3) Quarters.--The term `quarters' means quarters owned 
     or leased by the Federal Government.
       ``(4) Seasonal quarters.---The term `seasonal quarters' 
     means quarters typically occupied by field employees who are 
     hired on assignments of 6 months or less.''; and
       (2) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
     relating to section 101331 to read as follows:
``101331.  Purposes; definitions.''.
       (e) Chapter 1015.--Chapter 1015 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating sections 101521 through 101524 as 
     sections 101522 through 101525;
       (2) by inserting before section 101522, as redesignated by 
     paragraph (1), the following:

     ``Sec. 101521. Purpose

       ``The purpose of this subchapter is to make the System more 
     accessible in a manner consistent with the preservation of 
     parks and the conservation of energy by encouraging the use 
     of transportation modes other than personal motor vehicles 
     for access to and in System units with minimum disruption to 
     nearby communities through authorization of a pilot 
     transportation program.'';
       (3) in section 101522(b)(2)(B), as redesignated by 
     paragraph (1), by striking ``Acquistion'' and inserting 
     ``Acquisition'';
       (4) in section 101524(a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), 
     by striking ``101521'' and inserting ``101522''; and
       (5) in the chapter table of contents--
       (A) by redesignating the items relating to sections 101521 
     through 101524 as items relating to sections 101522 through 
     101525; and
       (B) by inserting before the item relating to section 
     101522, as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following:
``101521.  Purpose.''.

       (f) Section 101913.--The heading for paragraph (4)(C) of 
     section 101913 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``mimimum'' and inserting ``minimum''.
       (g) Section 102302.--The heading for subsection (d) of 
     section 102302 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``Responsbilities'' and inserting 
     ``Responsibilities''.
       (h) Chapter 2003.--Chapter 2003 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by amending section 200301 to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 200301. Purposes; definitions

       ``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this chapter are--
       ``(1) to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring 
     accessibility to all citizens of the United States and 
     visitors who are lawfully present in the United States such 
     quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may 
     be available and are necessary and desirable for individual 
     active participation in that recreation; and
       ``(2) to strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens 
     of the United States by--
       ``(A) providing funds for and authorizing Federal 
     assistance to the States in planning, acquisition, and 
     development of needed land and water areas and facilities; 
     and
       ``(B) providing funds for the Federal acquisition and 
     development of certain land and other areas.
       ``(b) Definitions.--In this chapter:
       ``(1) Fund.--The term `Fund' means the Land and Water 
     Conservation Fund established under section 200302 of this 
     title.
       ``(2) State.--The term `State' means a State, the District 
     of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin 
     Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.'';
       (2) in section 200310(a), by striking ``section 
     9503(c)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 
     9503(c)(3)(B))'' and inserting ``section 9503(c)(3)(A) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9503(c)(3)(A))''; 
     and
       (3) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
     relating to section 200301 to read as follows:
``200301.  Purposes; definitions.''.
       (i) Chapter 2005.--Chapter 2005 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by amending section 200501 to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 200501. Purposes; complement to existing Federal 
       programs; definitions

       ``(a) Purposes.-- The purposes of this chapter are--
       ``(1) to authorize the Secretary to establish an urban park 
     and recreation recovery program that would provide Federal 
     grants to economically hard-pressed communities specifically 
     for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreation areas, 
     facilities, and development of improved recreation programs;
       ``(2) to improve recreation facilities and expand 
     recreation services in urban areas with a high incidence of 
     crime and to help deter crime through the expansion of 
     recreation opportunities for at-risk youth; and
       ``(3) to increase the security of urban parks and to 
     promote collaboration between local agencies involved in 
     parks and recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, 
     and juvenile justice system.
       ``(b) Complement Existing Federal Programs.--The urban park 
     and recreation recovery program is intended to complement 
     existing Federal programs such as the Land and Water 
     Conservation Fund and Community Development Grant Programs by 
     encouraging and stimulating local governments to revitalize 
     their park and recreation systems and to make long-term 
     commitments to continuing maintenance of these systems. The 
     assistance shall be subject to such terms and conditions as 
     the Secretary considers appropriate and in the public 
     interest to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
       ``(c) Definitions.-- In this chapter:
       ``(1) At-risk youth recreation grant.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `at-risk youth recreation 
     grant' means a grant in a neighborhood or community with a 
     high prevalence of crime, particularly violent crime or crime 
     committed by youthful offenders.
       ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `at-risk youth recreation 
     grant' includes--
       ``(i) a rehabilitation grant;
       ``(ii) an innovation grant; and
       ``(iii) a matching grant for continuing program support for 
     a program of demonstrated value or success in providing 
     constructive alternatives to youth at risk for engaging in

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     criminal behavior, including a grant for operating, or 
     coordinating, a recreation program or service.
       ``(C) Additional uses of rehabilitation grant.--In addition 
     to the purposes specified in paragraph (8), a rehabilitation 
     grant that serves as an at-risk youth recreation grant may be 
     used for the provision of lighting, emergency phones, or any 
     other capital improvement that will improve the security of 
     an urban park.
       ``(2) General purpose local government.--The term `general 
     purpose local government' means--
       ``(A) a city, county, town, township, village, or other 
     general purpose political subdivision of a State; and
       ``(B) the District of Columbia.
       ``(3) Innovation grant.--The term `innovation grant' means 
     a matching grant to a local government to cover costs of 
     personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, or services 
     designed to demonstrate innovative and cost-effective ways to 
     augment park and recreation opportunities at the neighborhood 
     level and to address common problems related to facility 
     operations and improved delivery of recreation service, not 
     including routine operation and maintenance activities.
       ``(4) Maintenance.--The term `maintenance' means all 
     commonly accepted practices necessary to keep recreation 
     areas and facilities operating in a state of good repair and 
     to protect them from deterioration resulting from normal wear 
     and tear.
       ``(5) Private, nonprofit agency.--The term `private, 
     nonprofit agency' means a community-based, nonprofit 
     organization, corporation, or association organized for 
     purposes of providing recreational, conservation, and 
     educational services directly to urban residents on a 
     neighborhood or communitywide basis through voluntary 
     donations, voluntary labor, or public or private grants.
       ``(6) Recovery action program grant.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `recovery action program grant' 
     means a matching grant to a local government for development 
     of local park and recreation recovery action programs to meet 
     the requirements of this chapter.
       ``(B) Use.--A recovery action program grant shall be used 
     for resource and needs assessment, coordination, citizen 
     involvement and planning, and program development activities 
     to--
       ``(i) encourage public definition of goals; and
       ``(ii) develop priorities and strategies for overall 
     recreation system recovery.
       ``(7) Recreation area or facility.--The term `recreation 
     area or facility' means an indoor or outdoor park, building, 
     site, or other facility that is dedicated to recreation 
     purposes and administered by a public or private nonprofit 
     agency to serve the recreation needs of community residents. 
     Emphasis shall be on public facilities readily accessible to 
     residential neighborhoods, including multiple-use community 
     centers that have recreation as 1 of their primary purposes, 
     but excluding major sports arenas, exhibition areas, and 
     conference halls used primarily for commercial sports, 
     spectator, or display activities.
       ``(8) Rehabilitation grant.--The term `rehabilitation 
     grant' means a matching capital grant to a local government 
     for rebuilding, remodeling, expanding, or developing an 
     existing outdoor or indoor recreation area or facility, 
     including improvements in park landscapes, buildings, and 
     support facilities, but excluding routine maintenance and 
     upkeep activities.
       ``(9) Special purpose local government.--
       ``(A) In general.--The term `special purpose local 
     government' means a local or regional special district, 
     public-purpose corporation, or other limited political 
     subdivision of a State.
       ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `special purpose local 
     government' includes--
       ``(i) a park authority;
       ``(ii) a park, conservation, water, or sanitary district; 
     and
       ``(iii) a school district.
       ``(10) State.--The term `State' means a State, an 
     instrumentality of a State approved by the Governor of the 
     State, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, 
     and the Northern Mariana Islands.'';
       (2) in section 200503(c), by striking ``transferree'' and 
     inserting ``transferee''; and
       (3) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
     relating to section 200501 to read as follows:

``200501.  Purposes; complement to existing Federal programs; 
              definitions.''.
       (j) Section 302302.--The heading for subsection (a) of 
     section 302302 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``Occcur'' and inserting ``Occur''.
       (k) Section 302701.--Section 302701(e) of title 54, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``Preservations'' and 
     inserting ``Preservation''.
       (l) Section 302902.--The heading for paragraph (1) of 
     subsection (b) of section 302902 of title 54, United States 
     Code is amended by striking ``In general'' and inserting ``In 
     general''.
       (m) Section 302908.--Section 302908(a) of title 54, United 
     States Code, is amended by inserting ``the'' before 
     ``Government of Palau''.
       (n) Chapter 3083.--Chapter 3083 of title 54, United States 
     Code is amended--
       (1) by redesignating sections 308301 through 308304 as 
     sections 308302 through 308305;
       (2) by inserting before section 308302, as redesignated by 
     paragraph (1), the following:

     ``Sec. 308301. Purposes

       ``The purposes of this chapter are--
       ``(1) to recognize the importance of the Underground 
     Railroad, the sacrifices made by those who used the 
     Underground Railroad in search of freedom from tyranny and 
     oppression, and the sacrifices made by the people who helped 
     them; and
       ``(2) to authorize the Service to coordinate and facilitate 
     Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and 
     interpret the history of the Underground Railroad, its 
     significance as a crucial element in the evolution of the 
     national civil rights movement, and its relevance in 
     fostering the spirit of racial harmony and national 
     reconciliation.'';
       (3) in section 308302, as redesignated by paragraph (1), by 
     striking ``308302'' and inserting ``308303'';
       (4) in section 308305(a), as redesignated by paragraph 
     (1)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``308302'' and inserting 
     ``308303''; and
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking `308303'' and inserting 
     ``308304''; and
       (5) in the chapter table of contents--
       (A) by redesignating the items relating to sections 308301 
     through 308304 as items relating to sections 308302 through 
     308305; and
       (B) by inserting before the item relating to section 
     308302, as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following:

``308301.  Purposes.''.

       (o) Section 308704.--Section 308704(a)(1) of title 54, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting ``subsection (c) 
     of this section or'' after ``sold under''.
       (p) Section 309101.--The heading for subsection (d) of 
     section 309101 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``Acquistion'' and inserting ``Acquisition''.
       (q) Chapter 3111.--Chapter 3111 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by amending section 311101 to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 311101. Purpose; definitions

       ``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to authorize 
     the Preserve America Program, including--
       ``(1) the Preserve America grant program in the Department 
     of the Interior;
       ``(2) the recognition programs administered by the Advisory 
     Council on Historic Preservation; and
       ``(3) the related efforts of Federal agencies, working in 
     partnership with State, tribal, and local governments and the 
     private sector, to support and promote the preservation of 
     historic resources.
       ``(b) Definitions.--In this chapter:
       ``(1) Council.--The term `Council' means the Advisory 
     Council on Historic Preservation.
       ``(2) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' means 
     the conduct of activities to attract and accommodate visitors 
     to a site or area based on the unique or special aspects of 
     the history, landscape (including trail systems), and culture 
     of the site or area.
       ``(3) Program.--The term `program' means the Preserve 
     America Program established under section 311102(a)''; and
       (2) in the chapter table of contents, by amending the item 
     relating to section 311101 to read as follows:

``311101.  Purpose; definitions.''.

       (r) Section 312304.--The heading for paragraph (4) of 
     subsection (b) of section 312304 of title 54, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``commisison'' and inserting 
     ``commission''.

     SEC. 7. TRANSITIONAL AND SAVINGS PROVISIONS

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Restated provision.--The term ``restated provision'' 
     means a provision of law that is enacted by section 6.
       (2) Source provision.--The term ``source provision'' means 
     a provision of law that is replaced by a restated provision.
       (b) Cutoff Date.--The restated provisions replace certain 
     provisions of law enacted on or before May 6, 2021. If a law 
     enacted after that date amends or repeals a source provision, 
     that law is deemed to amend or repeal, as the case may be, 
     the corresponding restated provision. If a law enacted after 
     that date is otherwise inconsistent with a restated provision 
     or a provision of this Act, that law supersedes the restated 
     provision or provision of this Act to the extent of the 
     inconsistency.
       (c) Original Date of Enactment Unchanged.--A restated 
     provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of 
     enactment of the source provision.
       (d) References to Restated Provisions.--A reference to a 
     restated provision is deemed to refer to the corresponding 
     source provision.
       (e) References to Source Provisions.--A reference to a 
     source provision, including a reference in a regulation, 
     order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding 
     restated provision.
       (f) Regulations, Orders, and Other Administrative 
     Actions.--A regulation, order, or other administrative action 
     in effect under a source provision continues in effect under 
     the corresponding restated 54 provision.
       (g) Actions Taken and Offenses Committed.--An action taken 
     or an offense committed under a source provision is deemed to 
     have been taken or committed under the corresponding restated 
     provision.

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       (h) Legislative Construction.--An inference of legislative 
     construction is not to be drawn by reason of a restated 
     provision's location in the United States Code or by reason 
     of the heading used for the restated provision.

     SEC. 8. REPEALS.

       The following provisions of law are repealed, except with 
     respect to rights and duties that matured, penalties that 
     were incurred, or proceedings that were begun before December 
     19, 2014:

                                            Schedule of Laws Repealed
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                                                                                     United States Code Former
                        Act                                    Section                     Classification
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Act of May 15, 1896 (ch. 182).....................                             1                  16 U.S.C. 411
                                                                               2                  16 U.S.C. 412
 
Act of March 3, 1897 (ch. 372)....................                             1                  16 U.S.C. 413
                                                                               2                  16 U.S.C. 414
                                                                               4                  16 U.S.C. 416
                                                                               5        16 U.S.C. 413, 414, 416
 
Act of August 24, 1912 (ch. 355 (last paragraph                                1                  16 U.S.C. 421
 under heading ``national military parks'' at 37
 Stat. 442).......................................
 
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Pub.           title I, Sec.  1(b)               16 U.S.C. 460l-4
 L. 88-578).......................................
 
Public Law 95-344.................................       title III, Sec.  301(b)              16 U.S.C. 2301(b)
 
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978               title X, Sec.  1003                 16 U.S.C. 2502
 (Pub. L. 95-625).................................
 
National Park System Visitor Facilities Fund Act                               1            16 U.S.C. 19gg note
 (Pub. L. 97-433).................................
                                                                               2            16 U.S.C. 19aa note
                                                                               3            16 U.S.C. 19bb note
                                                                               4            16 U.S.C. 19cc note
                                                                               5            16 U.S.C. 19dd note
                                                                               6            16 U.S.C. 19ee note
                                                                               7            16 U.S.C. 19ff note
                                                                               8            16 U.S.C. 19gg note
 
Omnibus Parks and Public Land Management Act of         div. I, title VIII, Sec.               16 U.S.C. 17o(1)
 1996 (Pub. L. 104-333)...........................                     814(a)(1)
                                                        div. I, title VIII, Sec.                   16 U.S.C. 1f
                                                                  814(g)(4, (5))
 
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom                            2(b)              16 U.S.C. 469l(b)
 Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-203)....................
 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Pub.        title VII, Sec.  7302(a)              16 U.S.C. 469n(a)
 L. 111-11).......................................
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  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Nadler) and the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Bishop) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.


                             General Leave

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include 
extraneous material on H.R. 3241.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New York?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, just like H.R. 3239, this bill has been prepared by the 
Office of the Law Revision Counsel, and it makes a number of technical 
changes to update title 54 of the United States Code while making no 
substantive changes in law.
  I thank the gentlewoman from Missouri (Ms. Bush) for introducing this 
legislation, and I urge all Members to support it.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time 
as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3241, introduced by 
Representative Bush, which makes technical changes to title 54 of the 
United States Code relating to National Park Service and related 
programs.
  Title 54 was enacted by Public Law 113-287 on December 19, 2014. Laws 
to codify titles of the Code do not create new law. They simply restate 
the many laws that Congress has already created in a more organized and 
readable manner.
  After codifying a new title in the Code, often other technical 
corrections through the rest of the Code are needed to update cross 
references to that new title. This bill does just that.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3241, and I reserve 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I reserve 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 
support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, 
and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 3241, as amended.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 
8, the yeas and nays are ordered.
  Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion 
are postponed.

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