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Version 18 · Reported to House amended, Part I · Mar 12, 1998
Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) begin a national program of U.S. forest land recovery and protection; and (2) identify and prioritize recovery areas, and allocate amounts from the Forest Recovery and Protection Fund for such activities. Sets forth program provisions regarding: (1) project selection; (2) prohibited areas; (3) reporting requirements; and (4) administrative appeals. (Sec. 5) Establishes a Scientific Advisory Panel to assist the Secretary. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to conduct an initial number of advance recovery projects. (Sec. 7) Establishes in the Treasury the Forest Recovery and Protection Fund, which shall be administered by the Chief of the Forest Service. (Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations through the later of September 30, 2005, or September 30 of the fifth full fiscal year following the implementation date of this Act. (Sec. 9) Sets forth audit requirements. (Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a public and private forest inventory and analysis program; (2) prepare an annual forest inventory for each State; (3) develop and publish national standards and definitions for forest inventory and analysis; and (4) prepare a strategic implementation plan.
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Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] · R–OR
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 201 (Roll No. 80).
House roll call 80 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 201 (Roll No. 80).
House roll call 80 · Individual votesThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2515.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate. At the conclusion of general debate, pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of Thursday, March 26, 1998, the bill will be open to amendment under the five-minute rule for a period to extend not beyond 1:30 p.m. today.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Collins to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 394 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2515 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3530. Each Section number of the amendment shall be considered as read. Points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI or clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 394, and a previous order of the House of March 26, 1998. (consideration: CR H1651-1682)
Rule H. Res. 394 passed House.
Mr. Smith (OR) asked unanimous consent That H. Res. 394 be considered as adopted and that during the consideration of the bill H.R. 2515 in the Committee of thw Whole pursuant to that resolution, (1) the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text be considered as read; and (2) after general debate the fill be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to extend beyond 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 1998. Agreed to without objection.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 394 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2515 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3530. Each Section number of the amendment shall be considered as read. Points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI or clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
Committee on Resources discharged.
Committee on Resources discharged.
House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 12, 1998.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 105-440, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 105-440, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Referred to House Resources
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Agriculture
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1824-1825)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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