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To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes. 10/24/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Celebrating America's Heritage Act - Title I: Authorization Extensions and Viability Studies - (Sec. 1001) Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the National Coal Heritage Area, Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Steel Industry American Heritage Area, Essex National Heritage Area, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, America's Agricultural Partnership, Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor (redesignated by this Act as the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway), and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. (Sec. 1002) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate and report [...] show full description
- 06/16/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-381.
- 06/16/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 813.
- 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 04/23/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
show all actions- 06/16/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-381.
- 06/16/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 813.
- 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 04/23/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
- 10/25/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 10/24/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1483 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
- 10/24/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1483.
- 10/24/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendment which adds a new Title VI- Application of Certain Laws pertaining to Application of Certain State and Local Laws.
- 10/24/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 765. (consideration: CR H11940-11965; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11940-11965)
- 10/24/2007 - Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11963-11964; text: CR H11963)
- 10/24/2007 - H.AMDT.863 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Rahall. (consideration: CR H11964; text: CR H11964) At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE VI--APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LAWS SEC. 6001. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. All designated and future designated lands within any natural heritage area for which funding is provided under this Act shall be exclusively governed by relevant State and local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net.
- 10/24/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 765. (consideration: CR H11940-11965 text of measure as reported in House: CR H11940-11965)
- 10/24/2007 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11963)
- 10/24/2007 - Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11963-11964 text: CR H11963)
- 10/24/2007 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11964)
- 10/24/2007 - On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 71 (Roll no. 995).
- 10/24/2007 - H.AMDT.863 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Rahall. (consideration: CR H11964 text: CR H11964) At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE VI--APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LAWS SEC. 6001. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. All designated and future designated lands within any natural heritage area for which funding is provided under this Act shall be exclusively governed by relevant State and local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net.
- 10/24/2007 - H.AMDT.863 On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
- 10/24/2007 - On passage Passed by recorded vote: 291 - 122 (Roll no. 996).
- 10/24/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 10/24/2007 - The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1483.
- 10/24/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 765. (consideration: CR H11940-11965; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11940-11963; text of measure as introduced: CR H11940)
- 10/24/2007 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 765. (consideration: CR H11940-11965; text of measure as introduced: CR H11940; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11940-11963;)
- 10/23/2007 - Rule H. Res. 765 passed House.
- 10/22/2007 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 765 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1483 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
- 10/18/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-388.
- 10/18/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242.
- 09/26/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 09/26/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12.
- 09/26/2007 - Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
- 05/15/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 03/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
- 03/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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