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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 16, 1993
Rio Grande Designation Act of 1993 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Rio Grande, New Mexico, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires a study of such River to be completed within three years after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Rio Grande Citizens Oversight Review Board to advise the Secretary with respect to: (1) a management plan for the River segment designated for the System; and (2) the preparation of the required study. Withdraws the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, New Mexico, from U.S. public land, mining, mineral, and geothermal leasing laws. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the Smithsonian Institution for the completion of the prehistoric trackways study in New Mexico as required under current law.
People & committees
Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D–NM
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 103-242.
Became Public Law No: 103-242.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4487-4488)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4487-4488)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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. (consideration: CR H1334-1336)
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-431.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-431.
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.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3041)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3041)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-17.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-17.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1627-1628)
Introduced in Senate
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