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H.R.236 / 103rd Congress

To establish the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 103-64.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 5, 1993

Establishes the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Idaho. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to finalize, and revise at least once every four years, the comprehensive management plan developed for the Conservation Area. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, to establish a visitor center to interpret the history and geological, ecological, natural, cultural, and other resources of the Area and the biology of the raptors and their relationships to man. Authorizes the Secretary to permit visitor use of the public lands in the Conservation Area in a manner that is consistent with this Act. Permits continued use of the Conservation Area's Orchard Training Area by the Idaho National Guard. Authorizes the continued grazing of domestic livestock within such Area. Requires the Secretary to study, identify, and, where appropriate, initiate land exchanges to resolve ownership conflicts within the Area. Releases lands within the Snake River Birds of Prey National Area that have been found unsuitable for wilderness designation from further management pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. LaRocco, Larry [D-ID-1] · D–ID

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
  • Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
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Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 103-64.

  2. Became Public Law No: 103-64.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9770)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9770)

  10. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.

  11. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-108.

  12. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-108.

  13. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

  15. Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

  16. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  17. Received in the Senate.

  18. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  20. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  21. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  22. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2372-2376)

  23. Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  24. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-80, Part I.

  25. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-80, Part I.

  26. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  27. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  29. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  30. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

  31. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  32. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  33. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

  34. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

  35. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.

  36. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  37. Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

  38. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  39. Introduced in House

  40. Introduced in House

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