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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act [S.100]
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[Recreation ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Veterans ]
Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act This bill modifies the boundary of Shiloh National Military Park to include the following areas : (1) Fallen Timbers Battlefield, (2) Russell House Battlefield, and (3) Davis Bridge Battlefield. The Department of the Interior may acquire lands by donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. The Parker's Crossroads Battlefield in Tennessee is established as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/11/2017
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James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act [HB-443]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Arts and Culture ]
James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the James K. Polk Home and adjacent property in Columbia, Tennessee. In conducting this study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System, and identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the site.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Received In The Senate. on 04/17/2018
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To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. [HB-401]
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To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as "Devils Tower."
Sponsored by: Rep. Liz Cheney
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-630. on 04/11/2018
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A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. [S.70]
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A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as "Devils Tower."
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/09/2017
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Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act [S.74]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
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[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/09/2017
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Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act [HB-360]
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[Environmental ]
Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act This bill establishes the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument in Arizona. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), with respect to lands under their respective jurisdictions, shall manage the Monument to conserve, protect, and enhance its natural resources and values. Interior and USDA shall collaborate with the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Advisory Council (established by this bill) to develop a plan for the protection and management
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Community Parks Revitalization Act [HB-343]
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[Grants ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Housing ]
[Children and Youth ]
Community Parks Revitalization Act This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a community revitalization program of federal grants to eligible local governments located within standard metropolitan statistical areas for various park and recreation purposes, including grants for rehabilitation and construction, innovation and recreation programming, and recovery action programs. HUD may designate local governments not located in standard metropolitan statistical areas to receive such grants under a partial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018 [S.32]
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[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018 This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things: establish or designate wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; release specified wilderness study areas; adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and specify land withdrawals and conveyances.Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Lands and interests in land, including improvements,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-421. on 12/06/2018
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Fort Ontario Study Act [S.55]
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Fort Ontario Study Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Interior shall: (1) evaluate the fort's national significance, (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the fort; and (4) identify cost estimates for any federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-104. on 06/13/2017
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Improved National Monument Designation Process Act [S.33]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
Improved National Monument Designation Process Act Before a national monument can be designated on public land, the President must obtain congressional approval, certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and receive notice from the governor of the state in which the monument is to be located that the state legislature has enacted legislation approving its designation. The President may not declare any area of the exclusive economic zone to be a marine national monument unless: it is specifically authorized by
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/05/2017
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GO Act Guides and Outfitters Act [HB-289]
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[Recreation ]
[Small Business ]
[Tourism ]
GO Act Guides and Outfitters Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to specify the circumstances in which the Department of Agriculture (USDA), with respect to the Forest Service, or the Department of the Interior, with respect to any other federal land management agency, may issue and charge a fee for special recreation permits for federal recreational lands and waters. Interior and USDA may issue special recreation permits: for specialized individual and group use of federal facilities and federal recreational
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Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 10/03/2017
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Nevada Land Sovereignty Act [S.22]
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Nevada Land Sovereignty Act This bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/04/2017
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Nevada Land Sovereignty Act [HB-243]
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Nevada Land Sovereignty Act This bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark E. Amodei
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 [HB-267]
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[Arts and Culture ]
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the state of Georgia as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park." The bill replaces the current boundary map with a map of a proposed boundary revision dated June 2015.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Became Public Law No: 115-108. (txt | Pdf) on 01/08/2018
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Fort Ontario Study Act [HB-46]
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Fort Ontario Study Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Interior shall: (1) evaluate the Fort's national significance, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Became Public Law No: 115-255. on 10/09/2018
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act [HB-146]
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[Gaming ]
[Recreation ]
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[Energy ]
[Water ]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act This bill takes specified lands and easements in Monroe County, Tennessee, into trust for the use and benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These lands include the Sequoyah Museum, the Chota Memorial, the Tanasi Memorial, and land to provide support for these properties and cultural programs. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) maintains its right to carry out river control and development on these lands, including temporarily and intermittently flooding certain lands. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 04/17/2018
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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act [HB-88]
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[Recreation ]
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[Funding ]
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Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act (Sec. 3) This bill modifies the boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi to include the Fallen Timbers Battlefield, the Russell House Battlefield, and the Davis Bridge Battlefield. The Department of the Interior may acquire such lands, which shall be administered as part of the park. (Sec. 4) The bill establishes the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield in Tennessee as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Message On House Action Received In Senate And At Desk: House Amendment To Senate Amendment. on 12/21/2018
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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 [HB-38]
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[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by any state or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/12/2017
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Chicano Park Preservation Act [HB-199]
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[Community Development ]
Chicano Park Preservation Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. In conducting the study, Interior shall evaluate the site's national significance and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a National Historic Landmark or an Affiliated Area of the National Park System.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Public Lands Telecommunications Act [HB-2425]
[Telecommunications ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
Public Lands Telecommunications Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to establish separate special accounts for the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Forest Service (the federal land management agencies) for the deposit of rental fees received by such agencies for communications use authorizations on federal lands that are granted, issued, or executed by them. A "communication use authorization" is defined as a right-of-way, permit, or lease
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Committee On Agriculture Discharged. on 12/28/2018