Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2013 [HB-1350]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Mining ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws the approximately 982,550 acres of the Tusayan Ranger District in Arizona and federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from: (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and mineral materials laws. Subjects such withdrawal to valid, existing rights.
HB-1350: Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 03/28/2013
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act [HB-1349]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Recreation ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Arizona. Requires the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, Inc. as the local coordinating entity for the Area, to prepare and submit a management plan for such Area. Require the management plan to inventory the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Area which are related to its national importance, as well as the themes that ought to be protected, enhanced, interpreted, managed, funded, and developed,
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HB-1349: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 04/11/2013
Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act [HB-1348]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Science ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act - Establishes the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in Arizona. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Monument as part of the National Landscape Conservation System by allowing only such uses of the Monument that further the purposes for which it was established. Requires the Monument to be managed so as to maintain its undeveloped character and to protect and restore its cultural resources, species, and ecosystems. Directs the Secretary to conduct an inventory of
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HB-1348: Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 04/11/2013
Meers Point Boundary Adjustment Act [HB-1347]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Meers Point Boundary Adjustment Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, after completing a survey of Meers Point which covers those portions of lots 34, 35, 37, and 38 that are currently within the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma County, Arizona, to convey to the current landowner or landowners of certain properties within such lots (grantees) by quitclaim deed that federal land that is within each grantee's lot. Requires each grantee to pay a percentage of the total administrative costs incurred by the United States. Waives such
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HB-1347: Meers Point Boundary Adjustment Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 04/11/2013
HB-1216: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center in Prescott, Arizona, as the "Dr. Cameron McKinley Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Signed By President. on 07/25/2014
You have voted HB-1216: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center in Prescott, Arizona, as the "Dr. Cameron McKinley Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center"..
Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2013 [HB-1183]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Mining ]
Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona, as well as all federally owned subsurface interests under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in lands in Pima County, from: (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and the mineral materials laws. Withdraws all
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HB-1183: Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 03/25/2013
A bill to waive an advance notice requirement with respect to the Four Forest Restoration Initiative Phase 2 Stewardship contract. [S.4826]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
[Climate Change ]
Waives certain advance notice requirements applicable to the Four Forest Restoration Initiative Phase 2 Stewardship contract. The initiative is designed to restore fire-adapted ecosystems across four national forests in Arizona. No later than seven days after entering into such contract the Forest Service shall submit the notices otherwise required.
S.4826: A bill to waive an advance notice requirement with respect to the Four Forest Restoration Initiative Phase 2 Stewardship contract.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 10/21/2020
You have voted S.4826: A bill to waive an advance notice requirement with respect to the Four Forest Restoration Initiative Phase 2 Stewardship contract..
Binational Health Strategies Act of 2020 [HB-8599]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[International ]
To amend the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act, with respect to preparedness for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in the border region, and for other purposes.
HB-8599: Binational Health Strategies Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/16/2020
SR-373: A resolution recognizing February 14, 2012, as the centennial of the State of Arizona.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S657-659; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S657; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S637) on 02/14/2012
A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. [SR-14]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Crime ]
Condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the "Congress on your Corner" event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011. Offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in that attack. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of those wounded in the shooting. Honors the memory of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman. Applauds the bravery and
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SR-14: A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S255-260) on 01/26/2011
Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011 [S.803]
[Defense ]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Military ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Agriculture ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to deploy at least 6,000 National Guard personnel to perform operations in the Southwest Border region (Region) (the area in the United States that is within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico international border) to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing such border. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase, by September 30, 2016, the number of Border Patrol agents stationed in the Region by 5,000. Directs the Attorney General (DOJ), the
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S.803: Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/13/2011
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2011 [S.791]
[Healthcare ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2011 - Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after enactment of this Act. Prescribes additional periods of required presence in an affected area during atmospheric nuclear testing for individuals filing leukemia or specified disease claims. Increases the amount of compensation an individual filing a claim may receive to $150,000. Expands "affected area" to include Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico, as well as
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S.791: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2393-2394) on 04/12/2011
Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2011 [S.635]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
[Agriculture ]
Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to offer for disposal by competitive sale certain federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal in the report submitted to Congress on May 27, 1997, pursuant to the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996.
S.635: Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/17/2011
Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act of 2011 [S.526]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Sports ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), upon the request of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission within one year of enactment of this Act, to convey, by quitclaim deed, specified federal land in Mohave County, Arizona, to the Commission for use as a public shooting range. Makes such conveyance subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require, including appropriate conditions for addressing the impact of the shooting range on cultural resources.
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S.526: Mohave Valley Land Conveyance Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Bingaman Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 12/17/2011 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 112-112. on 01/13/2012
Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 [S.519]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Water ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 - Amends the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (HPPA) to modify, commencing October 1, 2017, certain statutory schedules governing contracts for delivery of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam to specified localities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) create, from certain apportioned allocations of contingent capacity and firm energy, a resource pool equal to 5% of the full rated capacity of 2.074 million kilowatts and associated firm energy; (2) offer Schedule D contingency
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S.519: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Bingaman Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 08/02/2011 With Amendments. With Written Report No. 112-58. on 08/30/2011
Burn Area Flood Prevention Act of 2011 [S.487]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Safety ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
Burn Area Flood Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement Act of 2009 to include within the purpose of FLAME Wildlife Suppression Reserve Funds to cover the costs of burn area responses, including flood prevention. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to make the waiting period for coverage under a new contract for flood insurance coverage, and any modification to coverage under an existing flood insurance contract, inapplicable to the initial purchase of flood insurance coverage upon a determination
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S.487: Burn Area Flood Prevention Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/03/2011
National Park Service Study Act of 2012 [S.3399]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Mining ]
[Recreation ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Water ]
[Tourism ]
National Park Service Study Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resource studies of: (1) the Kau coast, on the island of Hawaii; (2) on request, the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (3) sites in Alaska associated with the forced abandonment of the Aleut villages of Makushin, Kashega, and Biorka around Unalaska Island and Attu on Attu Island during World War II; (4) the five relocation sites in Alaska at Funter Bay, Burnett Inlet, Killisnoo, Ward Lake and the Wrangell Institute;
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S.3399: National Park Service Study Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Bingaman
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5136-5138) on 07/18/2012
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3301]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Elections ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Insurance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Crime ]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of the Treasury - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) departmental offices, (2) department-wide systems and capital investments programs, (3) the Office of Inspector General, (4) the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, (5) the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), (6) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (7) the Alcohol
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S.3301: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Durbin. With Written Report No. 112-177. on 06/14/2012
Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012 [S.2109]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012 - Approves, and directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute, the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Agreement, except to the extent that it conflicts with this Act. Requires all water rights of the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe to be held in trust for the Nation, the Tribe, and their allottees. Directs the Bureau of Reclamation, subject to the availability of appropriations, to plan, design, and construct: (1) the Leupp-Dilkon Groundwater Project
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S.2109: Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S620-621) on 02/14/2012
A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes. [S.201]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
Withdraws approximately 512 acres of covered land in Arizona (consisting of approximately 300 feet of the crest of the Craigin Dam and associated spillway, the reservoir pool of that Dam, and a specified corridor of land) from all forms of: (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. Grants the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation,
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S.201: A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Bingaman Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 08/02/2011 Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 112-48. on 08/30/2011
You have voted S.201: A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes..