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House Bill 2156
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
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Passed House on Jul 11, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 26, 2017
Latest Action
Nov 14, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2156
Congress
115
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Stephen Knight
California
Democrat
Julia Brownley
California
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on July 11, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5414-5415)
Summary

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:

  • the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
  • the proposed boundaries;
  • a visitor center and educational facilities; and
  • ensuring public access to the Memorial.

The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

Text (5)
Reported to Senate
November 14, 2018
Referred in Senate
July 12, 2017
Reported in House
July 11, 2017
Engrossed in House
July 11, 2017
Introduced in House
April 26, 2017
Related Bills (1)
Oct 05, 2017
Introduced in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 1926
Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
Introduced
Type
Identical Bill
Identical Bill
A bill that is word-for-word identical to another bill. Bills are characterized as identical to each other at the introduced stage only, even though a later (e.g., reported or passed) version of a bill might meet the same criteria for text similarity. Companion measures, procedurally-related measures, and legislation with text similarities are other related bill types.
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CRS
Actions (18)
11/14/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
11/14/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-360.
10/02/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
08/15/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-526.
07/12/2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
07/11/2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/11/2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5414-5415)
07/11/2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5414-5415)
07/11/2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2156.
07/11/2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5414-5416)
07/11/2017
Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/11/2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
07/11/2017
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-210.
06/27/2017
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
06/27/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/03/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
04/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:56 PM
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