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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 27, 1993
Lechuguilla Cave Protection Act of 1993 - Withdraws the Dark Canyon Cave Protection Area in Eddy County, New Mexico, from all forms of appropriation under the public land and mining laws and from operation of the mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from permitting a holder of any mineral lease affecting the Protection Area or certain adjacent public lands in New Mexico to drill or carry out other activities that could adversely affect Lechuguilla Cave or any other cave resources located within Carlsbad Caverns National Park or the Protection Area.
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Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D–MN
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By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93. Report No. 103-213.
By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93. Report No. 103-213.
Became Public Law No: 103-169.
Became Public Law No: 103-169.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
The committee substitute agreed to by Voice Vote.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-86.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-86.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E182-183)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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