Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 20, 1993

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2530 (Bureau of Land Management funding).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D–TN

Committees

Rules Committee

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Oct 27, 1993
Laid on the table.
Jul 20, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
Jul 20, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2530 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. Points of order recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI are waived. All points of order against the amendent printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution are waived.
Jul 20, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-185, by Mr. Beilenson.
Jul 20, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-185, by Mr. Beilenson.
Jul 20, 1993
Introduced in House

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Reported in House · Jul 20, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

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HR 2530 · Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 BLM Authorization Act

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Discuss H.Res.218, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/218

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Analyze H.Res.218 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.218, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres218/BILLS-103hres218rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.218 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.218, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres218/BILLS-103hres218rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.218, 103rd Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2530) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations for programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1993-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres218/BILLS-103hres218rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.218 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.