| Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Alien labor, Aluminum, American Revolution, Animals, Anniversaries, Archaeology, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Art, Astronautical accidents Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Business, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, History, Industrialization, Natural resources, Pennsylvania, Public lands, Sports, Urban affairs, Urban areas, West (U.S.) Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S991; text as passed Senate: CR S991; text of measure as introduced: CR S985)
Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes Campaign across Pennsylvania and the significance this event played in the making of America, in the settlement of the continent, and in spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world. 2/13/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the 250th anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh; and (2) that Pittsburgh 250 is organizing the commemoration. Encourages learning about how the Forbes Campaign, the opening of the Gateway to the West, the industrialization of America, and the environmental transformation of Pittsburgh helped to make America. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Alien labor, Aluminum, American Revolution, Animals, Anniversaries, Archaeology, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Art, Astronautical accidents Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands.Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Oregon [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Animals, Arizona, Arkansas, Business, California, Coal mines and mining, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Delaware, District of Columbia, Emergency management, Energy, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources studies of certain lands and structures to determine the appropriate means for preservation, use, and management of the resources associated with such lands and structures. 12/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) America's Historical and Natural Legacy Study Act - Title I: Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act - Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act - (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in Lamar, Missouri, to determine: (1) the suitability and feasibility of adding the birthplace site to the Harry S Truman National Historic Site or designating the site as a separate unit of the National Park System; and (2) the methods and means for the protection and interpretation of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. Requires submission of a report on the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Animals, Cattle, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Kansas, Land transfers, Landowners, Natural resources, Oklahoma, Public lands, Range management, Right of property Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for studies of the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail to determine whether to add the trails to the National Trails System, and for other purposes. 10/29/2007--Introduced. Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail Studies Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct separate studies to consider the designation of the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail for study and potential addition to the National Trails System. Requires the Secretary to identify the point at which such Trails originated south of San Antonio, Texas. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Agriculture, American Revolution, Animals, Archaeology, Archives, Arizona, Arkansas, Asian American ethnic groups, Auditing, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Cable television, California Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, and to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Natural Resource Projects and Programs Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, national monuments, conservation areas, resource protection, historic sites, national trails, national heritage areas, and the clean coal power initiative. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act, the National Trails System Act, the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Aluminum, American Revolution, Animals, Anniversaries, Armed forces, Art, Authorization, Authors and authorship, Budgets, Business, California, Civil war, Climate change Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Business, Canals, Coal mines and mining, Commemorations, Energy, Grants-in-aid, Historic sites, History, Land use, Natural resources, Pennsylvania, Railroads, Sports, Tax-exempt organizations Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 regarding the local coordinating entity of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Amends the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to make the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Incorporated (the Corporation) the local coordinating entity for the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, assuming the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission's duties in implementing the Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan for the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor. Extends the the authorization of appropriations to implement the management action plan created by the Commission through FY2012. Terminates the Secretary's authority to provide assistance under such Act five years after this Act's enactment. | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Delaware, District of Columbia, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Natural resources, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Public lands, Sports Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites associated with the preparation and return phases of the expedition, and for other purposes. 9/20/2007--Introduced. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Study Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include the Eastern Legacy sites (the sites associated with the preparation or return phases of the Lewis and Clark expedition, commonly known as the "Eastern Legacy," including sites in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois). | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Civil liberties, Damages, Land use, Law, Limitation of actions, Natural resources, Public lands, Railroads, Right of property, Right-of-way, Transportation Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act relating to the statute of limitations that applies to certain claims. 9/20/2007--Introduced. Trails Act Technical Correction Act of 2007 - Prescribes the times for filing a suit and for commencing a civil action by the owner of property subject to an interim use of railroad right-of-way for damage claims brought against the United States. | | Latest Action: 08/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the National Trails System Act to include within the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail the route traveled by Lewis and Clark from the Falls of the Ohio, located in Clarksville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, to Wood River, Illinois. | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Delaware, District of Columbia, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Natural resources, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Public lands, Sports Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 110-306.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites associated with the preparation and return phases of the expedition, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Study Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include the Eastern Legacy sites (the sites associated with the preparation or return phases of the Lewis and Clark expedition, commonly known as the "Eastern Legacy," including sites in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois). | | Also tagged in: Arizona, Camping, Commemorations, Conservation easements, Cultural property, Easements, Environmental protection, Historic sites, History, Humanities, Indian lands, Infrastructure, Land transfers, Law, Minorities, National forests Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9834-9835)
Bill TextA bill to provide for the exchange and conveyance of certain National Forest land and other land in southeast Arizona, and for other purposes. 7/24/2007--Introduced. Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to convey to Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, all interest of the United States in and to specified federal land in Pinal County, Arizona, in exchange for Resolution Copper conveying to the United States title to: (1) the Secretary to specified non-federal land in Gila, Yavapai, Maricopa, Pinal, and Coconino Counties, Arizona, and (2) the Secretary of the Interior to specified non-federal land in Pinal and Gila Counties, Arizona. Directs the Secretary to convey specified land in Pinal County to the town of Superior, Arizona. Instructs Resolution Copper to deliver to the Secretary an executed document granting a permanent conservation easement for the easement area (the surface estate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Civil liberties, Damages, Land use, Law, Limitation of actions, Natural resources, Public lands, Railroads, Right of property, Right-of-way, Transportation Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act relating to the statute of limitations that applies to certain claims. 7/24/2007--Introduced. Trails Act Technical Correction Act of 2007 - Prescribes the times for filing a suit and for commencing a civil action by the owner of property subject to an interim use of railroad right-of-way for damage claims brought against the United States. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Civil rights, Commemorations, Communications, Directories, Elections, Government information, Government publications, Government publicity, Grants-in-aid, Historic sites, History, Maps, National parks, Natural resources, New York State Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage, and for other purposes. 7/19/2007--Introduced. National Women's Rights History Project Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to designate a vehicular tour route, to be known as the Votes for Women History Trail Route, to link properties in New York State that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. Requires the National Park Service to administer the Trail through the Women's Rights National Historical Park (established under prior law). Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements and memorandums of understanding with, and provide technical and financial assistance to, other federal agencies, the State of New York, localities,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Civil rights, Commemorations, Communications, Directories, Elections, Government information, Government publications, Government publicity, Grants-in-aid, Historic sites, History, Maps, National parks, Natural resources, New York State Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage, and for other purposes. 7/19/2007--Introduced. National Women's Rights History Project Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to designate a vehicular tour route, to be known as the Votes for Women History Trail Route, to link properties in New York State that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. Requires the National Park Service to administer the Trail through the Women's Rights National Historical Park (established under prior law). Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements and memorandums of understanding with, and provide technical and financial assistance to, other federal agencies, the State of New York, localities,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Animals, Cattle, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional reporting requirements, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Kansas, Land transfers, Landowners, Natural resources, Oklahoma, Public lands, Range management Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail historic cattle-drive trails for study and for potential addition to the National Trails System, and for other purposes. 6/25/2007--Introduced. Chisholm and Great Western Cattle Trails Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct separate studies to consider the designation of the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail, historic cattle-drive trails, for study and potential addition to the National Trails System. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Aged, Agriculture, Authorization, Bicycles, Block grants, Budgets, Business, Cardiovascular diseases, Child health, Child nutrition, Children, Chronically ill, Civil rights, Clinics, Communication in medicine Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo establish grants to provide health services for improved nutrition, increased physical activity, obesity and eating disorder prevention, and for other purposes. 6/12/2007--Introduced. Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act or the IMPACT Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand an existing grant program for training for health profession students to include the treatment of individuals who are overweight, obese, or have eating disorders. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for the training of primary care physicians and other health professions on how to identify, treat, and prevent obesity or eating disorders and aid individuals who are overweight or obese or who suffer from eating disorders. Requires the Secretary, acting though the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to award grants for the planning and implementation of programs that promote healthy eating behaviors and physical [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Anadromous fishes, Animals, Boats and boating, Commemorations, Environmental protection, Fishery management, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Hampshire, Outdoor recreation, Public lands, Riparian ecology, Rivers Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in implementing cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the Connecticut River watershed of the States of New Hampshire and Vermont. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Connecticut River Grants and Technical Assistance Program to provide grants and technical assistance to the governments of New Hampshire and Vermont, local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to carry out projects for the conservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic and other resources in the Connecticut River watershed. Limits to a maximum of 75% the federal share of the cost of any project funded by a grant under this Act. | | Also tagged in: Anadromous fishes, Animals, Boats and boating, Commemorations, Environmental protection, Fishery management, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Hampshire, Outdoor recreation, Public lands, Riparian ecology, Rivers Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in implementing cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the Connecticut River watershed of the States of New Hampshire and Vermont. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Connecticut River Grants and Technical Assistance Program to provide grants and technical assistance to the governments of New Hampshire and Vermont, local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to carry out projects for the conservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic and other resources in the Connecticut River watershed. Limits to a maximum of 75% the federal share of the cost of any project funded by a grant under this Act. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Arkansas, Commemorations, Congressional reporting requirements, Endangered species, Governmental investigations, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Mississippi River Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study regarding the proposed Mississippi River Trail, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Mississippi River Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study along the route of the Mississippi River in the counties contiguous to the river from its headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico for the purpose of evaluating a range of alternatives for protecting and interpreting the resources along the route, including alternatives for potential addition of all or portions of the route to the National Trails System. | | Also tagged in: Business, Colorado, Leases, National parks, National recreation areas, Natural resources, Public lands, Sports, Water resources, Water rights, Wilderness areas Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo designate as wilderness certain land within the Rocky Mountain National Park and to adjust the boundaries of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the Arapaho National Recreation Area of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado. 5/15/2007--Introduced. Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness and Indian Peaks Wilderness Expansion Act - Designates certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, as the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness (the Wilderness) and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for the inclusion of specified potential wilderness land within the Park in such Wilderness. Sets forth provisions: (1) governing continued operations at the Grand River Ditch; and (2) concerning water rights and permitted and prohibited activities within such Wilderness. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish an alignment line and identify the boundaries for the East Shore Trail within the East Shore Trail [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day. 6/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Trails Day. Honors the contributions National Trails Day has made to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to discover, learn about, maintain, and celebrate trails. | | Also tagged in: Business, Colorado, Leases, National parks, National recreation areas, Natural resources, Public lands, Sports, Water resources, Water rights, Wilderness areas Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Bill TextA bill to designate as wilderness certain land within the Rocky Mountain National Park and to adjust the boundaries of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the Arapaho National Recreation Area of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness and Indian Peaks Wilderness Expansion Act - Designates certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, as the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness (the Wilderness) and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for the inclusion of specified potential wilderness land within the Park in such Wilderness. Sets forth provisions: (1) governing continued operations at the Grand River Ditch; and (2) concerning water rights and permitted and prohibited activities within such Wilderness. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish an alignment line and identify the boundaries for the East Shore Trail within the East [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona National Scenic Trail. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Arizona National Scenic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona Trail, extending approximately 807 miles across Arizona from the border between Arizona and Utah to the international border with Mexico, as the "Arizona National Scenic Trail." | | Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-290.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona National Scenic Trail. 5/3/2007--Introduced. Arizona National Scenic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona Trail, extending approximately 807 miles across Arizona from the border between Arizona and Utah to the international border with Mexico, as the "Arizona National Scenic Trail." | | Also tagged in: Bicycles, Body weight, Budgets, Child health, Children, Community health services, Day care, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Federal aid to child health services, Health education, Infants, Medical care, Medicine, Physical education and training, Physical fitness Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo help promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the United States. 4/25/2007--Introduced. Promoting Lifelong Active Communities Every Day Act or the PLAY Every Day Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to develop the Community Play Index to measure the policy, program, or environmental barriers in communities to participating in physical activity. Requires the Index to include: (1) measurements that examine barriers to physical activities across multiple settings; and (2) measurements to assist economically and culturally diverse communities in examining the social determinants of health.Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to award grants to state health departments for work in partnership with community-based coalitions to plan and implement model communities of play that: (1) increase [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Cultural property, Ecosystem management, Environmental protection, Historic sites, History, Humanities, Landscape protection, National monuments, Natural areas, Natural resources, Public lands, Sports, Water resources, Wild rivers, Wilderness areas Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
Bill TextTo establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Introduced. National Landscape Conservation System Act - Establishes in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the National Landscape Conservation System (thus, enacting into law the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) created by BLM in 2000) in order to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations. | | Also tagged in: California, Commemorations, Cultural property, Ecosystem management, Environmental protection, Forest conservation, Historic sites, History, Humanities, Landscape protection, Mountains, National monuments, Natural areas, Natural resources, Old growth forests, Oregon Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-116.
Bill TextA bill to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Landscape Conservation System Act - Establishes in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the National Landscape Conservation System (thus, enacting into law the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) created by BLM in 2000) in order to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations. Requires that the NLCS include each of the following areas administered by BLM: (1) each area that is designated as a national monument, a national conservation area, a wilderness study area, a national scenic trail or historic trail designated as a component of the National Trails System, a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, or a component of the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Coastal zone, Commemorations, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Jersey, Public lands, Roads and highways, Sports, Transportation Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-287.
Bill TextA bill to extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Extends the authorities provided to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in New Jersey until September 30, 2011. | | Also tagged in: Animals, California, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost effectiveness, Endangered species, Finance, Governmental investigations, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Landowners, Landscape protection, Mountain ecology, Mountains Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185)
Bill TextA bill to provide for a resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting resources of the corridor, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study of and submit a report on the Rim of the Valley Corridor in California to evaluate a range of alternatives for protecting the Corridor's resources, including the alternative of establishing all or part of the Corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Lists the objectives the Secretary shall seek to achieve in conducting the study. Directs the Secretary to analyze the potential impact that establishment of all or part of the Rim of the Valley Corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is likely to have on land within or bordering the area that is privately owned at [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Coastal zone, Commemorations, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Jersey, Public lands, Roads and highways, Sports, Transportation Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Extends the authorities provided to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in New Jersey until September 30, 2011. | | Also tagged in: Animals, California, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost effectiveness, Endangered species, Finance, Governmental investigations, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Landowners, Landscape protection, Mountain ecology, Mountains Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo provide for a resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting resources of the corridor, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study of and submit a report on the Rim of the Valley Corridor in California to evaluate a range of alternatives for protecting the Corridor's resources, including the alternative of establishing all or part of the Corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Lists the objectives the Secretary shall seek to achieve in conducting the study. Directs the Secretary to analyze the potential impact that establishment of all or part of the Rim of the Valley Corridor as a unit of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is likely to have on land within or bordering the area that is privately owned at the time [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Civil liberties, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Land transfers, Landowners, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Natural resources, Nebraska Latest Action: 04/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails in the System, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. National Trails System Willing Seller Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to: (1) prohibit the Government acquisition of lands outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area, except with the owner's consent, for the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, Lewis and Clark, Iditarod, and Nez Perce National Historic Trails and the Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trails; and (2) provide that the Government's authority to acquire fee title shall be limited to an average of not more than one-quarter mile on either side of such national historic trails and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. | | Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. 3/20/2007--Introduced. New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail as a National Scenic Trail. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use the Trail Management Blueprint as the framework for management and administration of the Trail. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with Massachusetts (and its political subdivisions), Connecticut, (and its political subdivisions), the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and other regional, local, and private organizations deemed necessary and desirable to accomplish cooperative trail administrative, management, and protection objectives consistent with the Blueprint. Encourages the Secretary to work with New Hampshire and appropriate local [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. 1/29/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail as a National Scenic Trail. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with federal, state, tribal, regional, and local agencies, the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and other organizations, to administer the Trail consistent with the recommendations of the Metacomet Monadnock Mattabesett Trail System National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment prepared by the National Park Service (NPS), dated Spring 2006. Bars the acquisition of any land or interest for the Trail by the government without the owner's consent. Directs the Secretary to use the Trail [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Citizen participation, Civil liberties, Commemorations, District of Columbia, Europe, Flags, Government information, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Landowners, Maps, Maryland, Military history, Natural resources, Politics and government Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 110-98.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia as a National Historic Trail. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to include the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (the Trail), a trail consisting of water and overland routes totaling approximately 290 miles extending from Tangier Island, Virginia, through southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Potomac River and north to the Patapsco River and Baltimore, Maryland, commemorating the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812. Requires the Trail to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. Prohibits any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Citizen participation, Civil liberties, Commemorations, District of Columbia, Europe, Flags, Government information, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Landowners, Maps, Maryland, Military history, Natural resources, Politics and government Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia as a National Historic Trail. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to include the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (the Trail), a trail consisting of water and overland routes totaling approximately 290 miles and extending from Tangier Island, Virginia, through southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia and in the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Potomac River and north to the Patapsco River and Baltimore, Maryland, commemorating the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812. Requires the Trail to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. Allows the Secretary to provide to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations interpretive [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: California, Colorado, Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mormons, Natural resources, Nebraska Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails, and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise the feasibility and suitability studies for certain existing National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions to such trails; and (2) study the feasibility and suitability of designating certain routes and cutoffs as components of the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails and as shared components of the California and Oregon National Historic Trails. | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Landowners, Maryland, Massachusetts, Natural resources, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate a corridor of approximately 600 miles following the route taken by the armies of General George Washington and Count Rochambeau between Newport, Rhode Island, and Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781 and 1782, as the "Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail." | | Also tagged in: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional reporting requirements, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Landowners, Landscape protection, Missouri, Natural resources, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Public lands Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study along the "Ox-Bow Route" of the Butterfield Overland Trail in the States of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, and for other purposes. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Butterfield Overland Trail Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study along the "Ox-Bow Route" of the Butterfield Overland Trail in the states of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Requires that the study evaluate a range of alternatives for protecting and interpreting the resources of the trail area, including alternatives for potential addition of such area to the National Trails System. | | Also tagged in: Bridges, Budgets, Buy American, Criminal justice, Data banks, Driver licenses, Drunk driving, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Emergency management, Energy, Excise tax, Federal aid to research, Federal aid to transportation, Fines (Penalties), Fire departments Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Mr. Oberstar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2867-2885, H2908-2909; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2867-2880)
Bill TextTo amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. 3/26/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Title I: Highway Provisions - (Sec. 101) Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users or SAFETEA-LU to make certain revisions and technical corrections to the surface transportation program, including earmarking of public lands highway funds for forest roads, defining "transportation systems management and operations," replacing "federal-aid system" with "federal-aid highways," and authorizing a state to expend unused funds for installation of protective devices at railway-highway crossings on highway safety improvement program projects. Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to revise the designation of Interstate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Landowners, Maryland, Massachusetts, Natural resources, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-96.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historical Trail. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate a corridor of approximately 600 miles following the route taken by the armies of General George Washington and Count Rochambeau between Newport, Rhode Island, and Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781 and 1782, as the "Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail." Requires the Trail to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with: (1) other federal, state, tribal, and local agencies; and (2) the private sector. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Biomass energy, Bridges, Budgets, Building laws, Business, Commemorations, Concessions, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Conservation easements, Disabled, Disaster relief, Easements, Economic development Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-172.
Bill TextA bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007 - Title I: Protected Areas - Subtitle A: Designation of Wilderness Areas - (Sec. 101) Designates specified wilderness additions in Oregon as wilderness areas and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. (Sec. 102) Designates certain federal land as the "Richard L. Kohnstamm Memorial Area." (Sec. 103) Designates the Roaring River Wilderness as a potential wilderness area. Requires the inclusion of: (1) certain federal land in the Mount Hood Wilderness upon the completion of the Cooper Spur-Government Camp land exchange under section 202; and (2) certain land in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness upon acquisition by the United States. (Sec. 104) Requires the boundaries of the areas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Bicycles, Body weight, Budgets, Child health, Children, Community health services, Day care, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Federal aid to child health services, Health education, Infants, Medical care, Medicine, Physical education and training, Physical fitness Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2100-2101)
Bill TextA bill to help promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the United States. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Promoting Lifelong Active Communities Every Day Act or the PLAY Every Day Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to develop the Community Play Index to measure the policy, program, or environmental barriers in communities to participating in physical activity. Requires the Index to include: (1) measurements that examine barriers to physical activities across multiple settings; and (2) measurements to assist economically and culturally diverse communities in examining the social determinants of health.Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to award grants to state health departments for work in partnership with community-based coalitions to plan and implement model communities of play that: (1) increase [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: California, Colorado, Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Governmental investigations, Historic sites, History, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mormons, Natural resources, Nebraska Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-95.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails, and for other purposes. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise the feasibility and suitability studies for certain existing National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions to such trails; and (2) study the feasibility and suitability of designating certain routes and cutoffs as components of the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails and as shared components of the California and Oregon National Historic Trails. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Congressional reporting requirements, Environmental protection, Government information, Habitat conservation, Land use, Landscape protection, Maps, Motor vehicles, National forests, National scenic areas, Natural resources, Nature conservation, Old growth forests, Outdoor recreation, Planning Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Bill TextA bill to designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas, and for other purposes. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area"[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Congressional reporting requirements, Environmental protection, Government information, Habitat conservation, Land use, Landscape protection, Maps, Motor vehicles, National forests, National scenic areas, Natural resources, Nature conservation, Old growth forests, Outdoor recreation, Planning Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
Bill TextTo designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas, and for other purposes. 10/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Boundaries, Columbia River development, Easements, Ecosystem management, Energy, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Helicopters, Hydroelectric plants, Land transfers, Land use, Law, Metropolitan areas, National forests, Natural resources Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-121.
Bill TextTo enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint Forest Service-Snohomish County telecommunications repeater site to provide improved communication for safety, health, and emergency purposes. Allows the continued use of floatplanes [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Boundaries, Columbia River development, Easements, Ecosystem management, Energy, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Hazardous substances, Helicopters, Hydroelectric plants, Land transfers, Land use, Law, Metropolitan areas, National forests, Natural resources Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1715-1716)
Bill TextA bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint Forest Service-Snohomish County telecommunications repeater site to provide improved communication for safety, health, and emergency purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands in the Wild Sky Wilderness by purchase, donation, or exchange, with priority to be given to specified Priority Acquisition Lands. Requires the boundaries of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the Wild Sky Wilderness [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air routes, Animals, Armed forces, Boats and boating, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, California, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Community development, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to designate certain public land as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the State of California, to designate Salmon Restoration Areas, to establish the Sacramento River National Recreation Area and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. California Wild Heritage Act of 2007 - Designates specified national forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System). Requires such areas to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or Agriculture, whichever has current administrative jurisdiction over each area. Designates specified California public land as: (1) salmon restoration areas; (2) wilderness study areas; and (3) a potential wilderness area. Releases any parts of a specified wilderness study area from further study for designation as wilderness. Designates specified California [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air routes, Animals, Armed forces, Boats and boating, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, California, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Community development, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo designate certain public land as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the State of California, to designate Salmon Restoration Areas, to establish the Sacramento River National Recreation Area and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. California Wild Heritage Act of 2007 - Designates specified national forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System). Requires such areas to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or Agriculture, whichever has current administrative jurisdiction over each area. Designates specified California public land as: (1) salmon restoration areas; (2) wilderness study areas; and (3) a potential wilderness area. Releases any parts of a specified wilderness study area from further study for designation as wilderness. Designates specified California national [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Foundations, Historic sites, History, Natural resources, Nebraska, Public buildings, Public lands, Social services, Sports, Tourism, West (U.S.) Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 110-156.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail. 9/17/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., specified federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historic site and interpretive center for the Trail. Directs the Secretary to enter into a written agreement with the Foundation to ensure that the land conveyed is operated in accordance with National Park Service standards for preservation, maintenance, and interpretation. | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Foundations, Historic sites, History, Natural resources, Nebraska, Public buildings, Public lands, Social services, Sports, Tourism, West (U.S.) Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., specified federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historic site and interpretive center for the Trail. Requires the National Park Service (NPS), through a written agreement with the Foundation, to ensure that the operation of the land conveyed is in accordance with NPS standards for preservation, maintenance, and interpretation. Authorizes appropriations for site and center operation. | |
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