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117-hr-9701 117 hr 9701 Welfare Reform Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-30 2022-12-30 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] TX R G000552 0 Welfare Reform Act of 2022 This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to establish a program to convey certain federal land to individuals who permanently waive eligibility for certain welfare programs. The BLM shall have final discretion as to the allocation of land to such individuals but must provide them with a means to express their preference for available land, including whether the land will be used for residential or agricultural purposes. The bill prohibits the sale of the land for a 10-year period. 2023-08-30T01:00:38Z  
117-hr-9673 117 hr 9673 To designate a peak in the State of Washington as "qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-22 2022-12-22 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] VA D B001292 1 This bill designates a 7,630-foot peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the state of Washington as qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator. The new name includes Wolverine Head written in the languages of the Wenatchi and Sauk-Suiattle peoples. 2023-09-27T13:15:22Z  
117-hjres-105 117 hjres 105 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-21 2022-12-21 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] KS R M000871 5 This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species. 2023-04-24T13:30:20Z  
117-sjres-70 117 sjres 70 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-21 2022-12-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] KS R M001198 3 This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species. 2023-04-24T13:30:20Z  
117-sres-876 117 sres 876 A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, commonly known as the "Coastal Zone Management Act". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-21 2022-12-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9755) Senate Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] MA D M000133 0 This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. 2023-08-15T17:45:19Z  
117-hr-9617 117 hr 9617 To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-20 2022-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] PA D C001090 0 This bill extends to September 30, 2026, a program that allows owners of certain locally owned and operated commercial vehicles to buy permits to use Highway 209 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 2023-08-01T14:45:21Z  
117-hr-9619 117 hr 9619 Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-20 2022-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] PA D C001090 0 Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to carry out a pilot program to prioritize the use of native plant species within geographically diverse units of the National Park System and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. In carrying out the pilot program, Interior shall give preference to the use of locally adapted native plant materials where appropriate; incorporate efforts to prevent, control, or eradicate the spread of invasive species; incorporate efforts to use native plants in areas that have experienced a recent wildfire event; and identify situations in which the use of non-native plants may be warranted. 2023-08-28T21:45:23Z  
117-hr-9600 117 hr 9600 The Range of Light National Monument Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-15 2022-12-15 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] CA D S001175 11 The Range of Light National Monument Act This bill establishes the Range of Light National Monument as a unit of the National Park System in California, between Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. The monument consists of approximately 1,427,750 acres of federal land and includes the entirety of Sierra National Forest. The Department of the Interior shall manage the public lands included in the monument area in a manner that protects and enhances the natural resources and values of the lands; and prohibit the cutting, sale, harvest, or removal of timber and other vegetative material within the monument for commercial purposes or for biomass energy production. Interior shall develop and apply an integrated visitor services plan for the monument. 2023-08-28T14:00:27Z  
117-s-5283 117 s 5283 Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-15 2022-12-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] FL R S001217 1 Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act This bill designates a specified segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Department of the Interior must complete a study of the Little Manatee River and submit the results to Congress. 2023-09-20T20:30:25Z  
117-hr-9538 117 hr 9538 South Pacific Tuna Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-14 2022-12-14 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] HI D C001055 1 South Pacific Tuna Act of 2022 This bill revises federal requirements for U.S. commercial fishing vessels operating in the South Pacific. 2023-09-14T12:30:27Z  
117-hr-9501 117 hr 9501 Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-13 2022-12-13 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] WA D D000617 10 Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems for Beavers Act or the DAMS for Beavers Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to establish a competitive grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. In awarding grants, the FWS may prioritize projects that (1) include monitoring and research that facilitates evaluation of such projects and identification of best practices, (2) includes educational and outreach activities, (3) are located in an area that ensures grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas, and (4) satisfy any other criteria to effectively reduce damage to property and maintain or enhance habitat for beavers and other wildlife. 2023-03-02T19:00:24Z  
117-s-5240 117 s 5240 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-13 2022-12-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] MA D M000133 0 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act This bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, MA, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire an interest in the city of Salem for use as a visitor center and curatorial facility (currently, only authorized as a visitor center). 2023-08-01T19:30:26Z  
117-hr-9496 117 hr 9496 Alaska Land Conveyances and Trails Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-12 2022-12-12 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large] AK D P000619 0 Alaska Land Conveyances and Trails Act This bill addresses issues involving Alaska lands and trails and Alaska Natives. Specifically, the bill establishes within the Bureau of Land Management a program to (1) identify and convey available state-selected land to the University of Alaska to support higher education in the state; and (2) acquire, by purchase or exchange, University of Alaska-owned inholdings (certain interests in land owned by the university) in the state. The bill provides for exclusion of certain settlement trust payments to Alaska natives for purposes of determining eligibility for certain federal programs. The bill (1) designates the Chilkoot National Historic Trail, and (2) provides for a study of the feasibility and desirability of designating the Alaska Long Trail as a national scenic trail. 2023-08-28T13:00:33Z  
117-hr-9477 117 hr 9477 SEAfood Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-08 2022-12-08 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] CA D L000579 4 Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act or the SEAfood Act This bill addresses the development and production of aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. For example, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to produce a report that examines aquaculture permitting, monitoring, and regulations during the 15-year period prior to the enactment of the bill. Additionally, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must complete a study to develop the scientific basis for efficient and effective regulation of offshore aquaculture. Further, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must (1) establish an assessment program to evaluate offshore aquaculture, including the development of performance standards for offshore aquaculture operations; and (2) establish the Aquaculture Centers of Excellence program to award grants to assist certain institution in establishing or enhancing an aquaculture curriculum for undergraduate or graduate courses of study. 2023-02-24T16:15:23Z  
117-hr-9453 117 hr 9453 Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-07 2022-12-07 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] HI D C001055 5 Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems. 2023-02-24T20:00:21Z  
117-s-5196 117 s 5196 Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-07 2022-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] WI D B001230 2 Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act This bill authorizes the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. 2023-09-19T14:15:14Z  
117-s-5199 117 s 5199 Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-07 2022-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7035-7036) Senate Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] HI D H001042 3 Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems. 2023-03-08T11:17:03Z  
117-s-5185 117 s 5185 Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-05 2022-12-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6964; text: CR S6964-6968) Senate Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] DE D C000174 1 Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022 This bill expands and revises the system of vulnerable coastal areas that are protected under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, including by directing the Department of the Interior to carry out a coastal hazard pilot project to identify areas that can be added to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. The bill also modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia. 2023-03-08T23:37:56Z  
117-hr-9373 117 hr 9373 To provide that the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall not issue an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete and the data related to that study is integrated into the stock assessment. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4] FL R R000609 16 This bill prohibits the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from issuing an interim or final rule that includes an area closure in the South Atlantic for species managed under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until (1) the South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete, and (2) the data related to such study is integrated into the South Atlantic red snapper research track and operational stock assessment. 2023-10-13T13:45:23Z  
117-s-5170 117 s 5170 Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 2 Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act This bill amends the National Trails System Act to designate a trail of approximately 2,400 miles extending from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, as the Route 66 National Historic Trail. The trail shall be administered by the Department of the Interior in a manner that respects and maintains its idiosyncratic nature. Interior may not use eminent domain or condemnation in carrying out this bill. 2023-09-11T14:45:19Z  
117-s-5147 117 s 5147 Senator James L. Buckley Seashore Designation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-30 2022-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] AK R S001198 0 Senator James L. Buckley Seashore Designation Act This bill designates the Staten Island Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area in New York as the Senator James L. Buckley Seashore. 2023-09-15T16:45:33Z  
117-sres-852 117 sres 852 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, which provided for the establishment of national marine sanctuaries. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-30 2022-11-30 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] WI D B001230 0 This resolution (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972; and (2) acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries to supporting community resilience, protecting biodiversity, and increasing access to nature. 2023-02-16T15:25:42Z  
117-hr-9344 117 hr 9344 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-11-17 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] NM D L000273 1 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 This bill withdraws certain federal land in New Mexico and authorizes the Department of the Interior to convey the land to, or exchange the land with, an Indian tribe under a resource management plan. Nonproducing oil and gas leases on the withdrawn land are terminated. 2023-08-25T14:00:27Z  
117-hr-9346 117 hr 9346 Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-11-17 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. House Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] ME D P000597 7 Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with state, local, and tribal entities that are conducting or have completed community vulnerability assessments, research planning, climate action plans, or other similar activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification and their impacts of ocean acidification on coastal communities. NOAA must (1) support collaborative interagency relationships and information at the state, local , and tribal level; and (2) assist state, local, and tribal entities in improving existing systems and programs to better address ocean acidification and coastal acidification and identify whether such activities can be used as a model for other communities. 2023-04-12T14:15:17Z  
117-hres-1491 117 hres 1491 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23] FL D W000797 11 This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park in Florida and commits to continuing Everglades restoration funding. 2023-08-22T21:15:24Z  
117-s-5124 117 s 5124 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-11-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] NM D L000570 1 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 This bill creates a buffer zone around the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico by prohibiting certain leases on federal land for the development of mineral resources or geothermal energy within the buffer zone. Nonproducing oil and gas leases in the buffer zone are terminated. 2023-09-29T18:45:23Z  
117-s-5129 117 s 5129 Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire specified acres of land for inclusion in the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. 2023-09-15T20:58:54Z  
117-s-5132 117 s 5132 Pueblo Pintado Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-17 2022-11-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] NM D H001046 0 Pueblo Pintado Protection Act This bill revises the boundary of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Subject to the consent of the Navajo Nation, land removed from the park must be transferred from the National Park Service (NPS) to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); land added to the park must be transferred from the BIA and the Bureau of Land Management to the NPS. 2023-09-15T20:58:54Z  
117-hres-1474 117 hres 1474 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-16 2022-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] FL D C001127 14 This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park in Florida and expresses the dedication of the House of Representatives to the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. 2023-08-22T21:00:34Z  
117-s-5110 117 s 5110 Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-16 2022-11-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] PA D C001070 1 Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for portions of the main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park if the segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park. 2023-09-15T16:30:29Z  
117-hr-9264 117 hr 9264 Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-03 2022-11-03 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Conway, Connie [R-CA-22] CA R C001128 2 Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act This bill makes changes with respect to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas of Yosemite National Park. Specifically, the bill increases rent paid by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the use of the park from $30,000 to $2 million per year. That amount shall be adjusted annually to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The commission may not recoup such sums from wholesale water or power customers. The bill allows collected rent to be used by the Department of the Interior for wildfire mitigation activities in the park and other national parks in California. The bill requires the National Park Service to administer the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas for public recreation, benefit, and use in a manner that will preserve scenic, historic, scientific, or otherwise important features. 2023-08-15T20:00:25Z  
117-hr-9268 117 hr 9268 To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-11-03 2022-11-03 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] CO D N000191 4 This bill authorizes the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. 2023-08-24T23:45:20Z  
117-hr-9213 117 hr 9213 To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-21 2022-10-21 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] NY D H001038 1 This bill modifies funding for the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program. The bill authorizes appropriations for the program through FY2024 in addition to the current funding through the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund. 2023-08-15T20:00:25Z  
117-hres-1442 117 hres 1442 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-21 2022-10-21 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] CA D H001068 6 This resolution (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972; and (2) acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries to supporting community resilience, protecting biodiversity, and increasing access to nature. 2022-12-29T13:34:04Z  
117-hr-9202 117 hr 9202 Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-18 2022-10-18 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] GA D W000788 40 Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act This bill establishes the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System. The site shall preserve, protect, and interpret the area where the Reverend Dr. Abernathy served as pastor during the height of the modern civil rights movement and his role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader. 2023-08-14T15:45:20Z  
117-hr-9183 117 hr 9183 Range Access Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-14 2022-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] UT R M001213 0 Range Access Act This bill directs the Departments of Agriculture and of the Interior to identify suitable locations for, and construct, shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, respectively, for the public to use for recreational target shooting. Such shooting ranges may not charge a fee to use the range. 2023-07-31T23:00:24Z  
117-hr-9184 117 hr 9184 Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-14 2022-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] WA R N000189 2 Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct certain forest restoration projects. Specifically, the Forest Service or BLM may enter into an agreement for a project on federal land that was developed through a collaborative process that meets local and rural community needs if the party with whom it enters into an agreement initially provides the Forest Service or BLM with a portion of the funding necessary to complete any analysis deemed necessary under federal law for consideration of the proposed project; the Forest Service or BLM uses the funding to pay a contractor included on a list of contractors that it maintains to conduct the analysis; upon completion of the analysis, the Forest Service or BLM solicits bids to carry out the project and enters into a contract or agreement under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to carry out the project; and using certain receipts from the project, the Forest Service or BLM repays the initially provided funding. For purposes of a civil action relating to such a project, any person that participated in the collaborative process to develop the proposal for the project shall be (1) entitled to intervene, as of right, in any subsequent civil action; and (2) considered to be a full participant in any settlement negotiation relating to the project. The authority to enter into an agreement and the requirement to maintain a list of contractors shall expire on January 1, 2033. 2023-05-31T16:00:29Z  
117-hres-1433 117 hres 1433 Expressing support for the designation of October 12, 2022, as "National Loggers Day". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-14 2022-10-14 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. House Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] VA R G000595 6 This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Loggers Day. 2022-12-29T13:34:04Z  
117-hr-9169 117 hr 9169 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-11 2022-10-11 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] MA D M001196 0 Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act This bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, MA, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The bill also authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire an interest in the city of Salem for use as a visitor center and curatorial facility (currently, only authorized as a visitor center). 2023-09-12T18:15:17Z  
117-s-5067 117 s 5067 Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-11 2022-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] ME I K000383 1 Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium located in Monterey, California. 2022-12-29T13:48:58Z  
117-hr-9150 117 hr 9150 Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-07 2022-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] ME D G000592 1 Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being appropriated, awarded, or granted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium located in Monterey, California. 2023-02-04T04:46:02Z  
117-hr-9139 117 hr 9139 Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-10-04 2022-10-04 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] AZ D O000171 0 Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2022 This bill requires the Forest Service to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona. As a condition of each conveyance the counties must pay all associated costs, including the costs of surveys and environmental analyses. 2023-08-25T00:30:23Z  
117-hr-9088 117 hr 9088 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] VA R W000804 50 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations. 2023-08-14T15:30:28Z  
117-hr-9103 117 hr 9103 Flatside Wilderness Additions Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-30 2022-09-30 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] AR R H001072 0 Flatside Wilderness Additions Act This bill adds specified lands to the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The bill also redesignates the wilderness as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. 2023-09-12T15:45:20Z  
117-hr-9115 117 hr 9115 Explore America Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-30 2022-09-30 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large] AK D P000619 0 Explore America Act of 2022 This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities. 2022-12-16T14:02:27Z  
117-hr-9119 117 hr 9119 Targeting and Offsetting Existing Illegal Contaminants Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] CA D P000608 1 Targeting and Offsetting Existing Illegal Contaminants Act This bill provides for a program within the Forest Service to identify, investigate, research, and remediate the environmental damage caused by trespass cultivation of cannabis on National Forest System lands and increases criminal penalties for illegal pesticide application on government property. Specifically, the bill directs the Forest Service to carry out a program of environmental remediation on its land, to be known as the Trespass Cannabis Cultivation Site Restoration Program. 2023-08-14T16:30:25Z  
117-hres-1420 117 hres 1420 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-30 2022-09-30 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] CA D T000460 3 This resolution supports the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the House for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 2022-12-29T12:48:47Z  
117-hr-9027 117 hr 9027 Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-29 2022-09-29 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. House Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] WV R M001180 2 Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a pilot program for the research and development of ocean replenishment and restoration technologies and techniques that have the potential to achieve regional-to-global scale ocean restoration, enhancement of fisheries, conservation of marine mammals, and emissions reductions. DOE shall prioritize activities that take place in pelagic waters and will not stimulate phytoplankton production that causes or accelerates harmful algal blooms in coastal waters. Pelagic waters means the part of the open sea or ocean other than coastal waters. 2023-01-28T04:45:54Z  
117-hr-9029 117 hr 9029 Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-29 2022-09-29 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] AR R W000821 0 Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act This bill requires the identification and development of campsites and related facilities in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall (1) identify areas within Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; (2) review each area identified; and (3) from the areas identified, select and establish campsites and related facilities within the recreation area for public use. USDA must ensure (1) that at least 54 campsites are available, of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and (2) that each campsite and related facility identified or established is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, USDA shall open each campsite within the recreation area that (1) exists on the enactment of this bill, and (2) is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation. 2023-04-24T13:45:14Z  
117-s-5031 117 s 5031 Dearfield Study Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-29 2022-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] CO D H000273 1 Dearfield Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site known as Dearfield, in Weld County, Colorado, which was a historically black agricultural settlement founded by Oliver Toussaint Jackson. In conducting the study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of the study area, and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System. 2023-08-31T19:15:23Z  
117-s-5032 117 s 5032 Seafood Marketing Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-29 2022-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 1 Seafood Marketing Act of 2022 This bill provides for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council until December 31, 2027. It also modifies qualifications for voting members of the council. Additionally, the bill also provides statutory authority for a definition of seafood to include finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption. 2023-02-11T05:15:59Z  
117-sres-814 117 sres 814 A resolution designating the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-29 2022-11-15 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6704-6705; text: 9/29/2022 CR S5557) Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 13 This resolution designates the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 2023-08-01T20:30:24Z  
117-s-4995 117 s 4995 Continental Divide Trail Completion Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-28 2022-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] NM D H001046 1 Continental Divide Trail Completion Act This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route by November 10, 2028. The Forest Service and Interior must also establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the trail to facilitate its completion and optimization. In addition, the Forest Service must submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive development plan for the trail. 2023-09-08T13:30:27Z  
117-sres-801 117 sres 801 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Hawaii. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-28 2022-11-17 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 09/28/2022 CR S5229) Senate Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] HI D H001042 1 This resolution congratulates and celebrates Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge on the 50th anniversary of their establishment. 2023-08-15T17:45:19Z  
117-hr-8977 117 hr 8977 Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-22 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] FL R S000168 28 Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community. 2023-07-10T14:15:30Z  
117-hres-1387 117 hres 1387 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-22 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] MN R E000294 35 This resolution supports the designation of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The resolution also supports the responsible management of wildlife and natural resources entrusted to the public. Finally, the resolution encourages state-driven hunting and fishing education and safety programs around the country. 2023-07-31T15:30:24Z  
117-s-4927 117 s 4927 Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 1 Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to certain entities for youth fishing projects. In awarding grants, NOAA must prioritize applicants with proposals for youth fishing projects that focus on an underserved community. 2023-07-10T14:15:30Z  
117-s-4935 117 s 4935 More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] WV D M001183 1 More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022 This bill addresses initial responses to wildfires on certain public lands, including by authorizing certain persons to take aggressive action to put out such a fire and eliminating such a person's liability for that action. 2023-09-01T16:00:27Z  
117-s-4940 117 s 4940 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] MT R D000618 24 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations. 2023-08-29T16:30:29Z  
117-s-4942 117 s 4942 Watershed Restoration Initiative Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 0 Watershed Restoration Initiative Act of 2022 This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute (SWERI) in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems. 2023-09-06T18:58:04Z  
117-s-4944 117 s 4944 Firewood Banks Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] NC R B001135 2 Firewood Banks Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service, to establish a pilot program to provide heat energy for residences of low-income and disabled individuals with wood-burning stoves. Under the program, trees on federal land shall be made available to firewood banks and federal land may be made available for firewood banks. The bill also directs the Forest Service, using certain funds made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to provide financial assistance for operating firewood banks. Cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and state, local, or tribal governments may apply for financial assistance. 2023-09-01T16:00:27Z  
117-s-4945 117 s 4945 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-22 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 0 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2022 This bill directs the Forest Service to establish a pilot program to implement treatments and conduct related fire-suppression activities in areas of the National Forest System that are (1) west of the 100th meridian, and (2) near communities that may benefit from such treatments and activities. 2023-09-01T16:00:27Z  
117-s-4904 117 s 4904 Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-21 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] WY R B001261 1 Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022 This bill addresses forest health on public lands, including by requiring the establishment of annual mechanical thinning targets. 2023-09-06T19:30:05Z  
117-sres-789 117 sres 789 A resolution designating October 12, 2022, as "National Loggers Day". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-21 2022-09-21 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] WI D B001230 5 This resolution designates October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day. 2022-12-29T13:18:31Z  
117-s-4891 117 s 4891 A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-20 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] VT I S000033 0 This bill provides for the construction of nurseries on public lands. Using funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to restore native vegetation and mitigate environmental hazards on mined land on federal and nonfederal lands, the Department of the Interior shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on lands under its jurisdiction. Likewise, the Forest Service shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on National Forest System lands. Interior shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states, and (2) one state that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states. The Forest Service shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states; and (2) one state, including Vermont, that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states. 2023-11-19T17:15:11Z  
117-hjres-96 117 hjres 96 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate America's commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-15 2022-09-15 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] CA D N000179 1 This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003. 2023-08-07T23:45:18Z  
117-s-4860 117 s 4860 Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-15 2022-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act This bill addresses various public land concerns in Malheur County in Oregon, including grazing. The bill also designates wilderness areas and conveys land to the Burns Paiute Tribe in Oregon. 2023-09-06T13:56:33Z  
117-s-4877 117 s 4877 Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-15 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] OR D M001176 5 Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill authorizes various activities in connection with Civilian Conservation Centers. For example, the Departments of Agriculture and of the Interior shall offer at Civilian Conservation Centers specialized training programs focused on (1) forestry and rangeland management, (2) wildland firefighting, or (3) any other topic related to the mission of the Forest Service or Interior or the public interest. 2023-09-06T18:58:04Z  
117-sjres-62 117 sjres 62 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-14 2022-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 2 This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003. 2023-09-01T15:45:20Z  
117-hr-8802 117 hr 8802 Public Lands and Waters Climate Leadership Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-13 2022-09-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] AZ D G000551 7 Public Lands and Waters Climate Leadership Act of 2022 This bill addresses greenhouse gas emissions, including by restricting fossil fuel leasing and permitting on public lands. 2023-08-28T14:45:19Z  
117-s-4826 117 s 4826 Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-13 2022-09-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4577) Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 1 Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022 This bill modifies the definition of at-risk community with respect to the hazardous fuel reduction program to eliminate the requirement that such a community be an interface community as defined in the notice titled Wildland Urban Interface Communities Within the Vicinity of Federal Lands That Are at High Risk From Wildfire or be within or adjacent to federal land. 2023-03-30T14:50:01Z  
117-s-4835 117 s 4835 Small-diameter Timber and Underutilized Material Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-13 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] ME I K000383 0 Small-diameter Timber and Underutilized Material Act of 2022 This bill addresses the removal of small-diameter trees in fire hazard areas. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Forest Service (FS) and the Department of the Interior from charging a fee to authorize the removal of a small-diameter tree in a fire hazard area, including a fee for a special use permit; or recovering any processing or monitoring cost of authorizing such removal. The FS or Interior may charge a fee for removal of a small-diameter tree of a particular species of tree in a fire hazard area upon determining that the fee is appropriate and disclosing that determination to the public. 2023-09-06T19:30:04Z  
117-s-4807 117 s 4807 Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-09-08 2022-09-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 1 Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates for study specified segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 2023-06-30T16:00:27Z  
117-hr-8734 117 hr 8734 Mount Rushmore Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-19 2022-08-19 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] SD R J000301 1 Mount Rushmore Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. 2022-12-29T19:03:39Z  
117-hr-8719 117 hr 8719 Great Bend of the Gila Conservation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-16 2022-09-14 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] AZ D G000551 11 Great Bend of the Gila Conservation Act This bill establishes the Great Bend of the Gila National Conservation Area and the Palo Verde National Conservation Area in Arizona. The bill designates in Maricopa County in Arizona approximately 9,809 acres as the Gila Bend Wilderness, approximately 23,464 acres as the Red Rock Canyon Wilderness, and approximately 23,712 acres as the Ringtail Wilderness. 2023-09-06T19:30:03Z  
117-hr-8721 117 hr 8721 To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-16 2022-08-16 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] SD R J000301 0 This bill designates the mountain at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota as Mount Rushmore. 2022-12-29T19:03:40Z  
117-hr-8715 117 hr 8715 Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-12 2022-08-12 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] VT D W000800 0 Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates for study specified segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 2023-08-11T16:45:22Z  
117-s-4773 117 s 4773 FISH Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-04 2022-08-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] AK R S001198 1 Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2022 or the FISH Act of 2022 This bill addresses illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing). For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must establish, publish, and put vessels on a U.S. black list that denies port privileges, certain travel through, delivery of supplies, delivery of services, or transshipment in the exclusive economic zone for vessels that have conducted IUU fishing and vessels that have the same owner as a vessel on the black list. The President shall impose sanctions with respect to each foreign person that the President determines is the beneficial owner of a vessel on the black list. Further, the U.S. Coast Guard must (1) increase its observation and boarding of vessels on the high seas that are suspected of IUU fishing, and (2) coordinate with regional fisheries management organizations to determine what corrective measures each nation has taken after its vessels have been boarded for suspected IUU fishing. 2023-01-21T05:15:33Z  
117-s-4784 117 s 4784 Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-04 2022-09-21 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. Senate Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] ME I K000383 1 Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act This bill modifies the boundaries of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine. The boundaries of the monument shall be the boundaries depicted on the map titled Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Proposed Boundary Revision and dated July 2022. The Department of the Interior may acquire, by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange (1) land and interests in land within the boundary of the monument, and (2) land and interests in land for access into the monument from roads and communities adjacent to or in the vicinity of the monument. Nothing in this bill authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or an interest in land. Any land added to the monument shall be managed to preserve existing hunting, fishing, and snowmobile uses. The bill allows for the gathering by hand of fiddlehead ferns in the monument for personal use and consumption by the general public. 2023-09-06T19:30:04Z  
117-sres-746 117 sres 746 A resolution designating August 2022 as "National Catfish Month". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-04 2022-08-04 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4033;text: CR S4047-4048) Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 11 This resolution designates August 2022 as National Catfish Month. It also recognizes (1) the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (2) that purchasing U.S. farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States. 2022-10-29T04:19:52Z  
117-s-4752 117 s 4752 Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-03 2022-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act This bill addresses various public land concerns in Malheur County in Oregon. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for certain federal land in the county. Interior shall develop plans for areas that are ecologically degraded or most at risk of being ecologically degraded. Interior shall establish the Malheur Community Empowerment for Owyhee Group, which shall, among other things, use such statement to review projects proposed to the Bureau of Land Management by group members, ranchers holding grazing permits on the federal land, or other members of the public. The bill also establishes a network to monitor such land, designates 1,133,481 acres of federal lands in the county as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, designates a 14.7-mile segment of Owyhee River as a recreational river, establishes improvements for certain loop roads, requires separate feasibility studies concerning Owyhee Reservoir, requires improvements to existing Oregon State Parks and private camps on the shore of the Reservoir, establishes a dude ranch at Birch Creek, requires a feasibility study on a specified rails-to-trails project, requires a feasibility study on marketing communities or portions of the county as the Gateway to the Oregon Owyhee, requires a determination of the use and conditions under which the Jordan Valley Airstrip may be used to support firefighting, establishes the Native Seed Center as the primary federal native seed repository in the Western States, and requires that land be taken into trust for the benefit of the Burns Paiute Tribe. 2023-08-31T19:30:24Z  
117-s-4755 117 s 4755 A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to ensure that ranchers who have grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated the same as permittees on other Federal land. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-03 2022-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] SD R T000250 0 This bill applies terms and conditions for grazing leases and permits currently applicable to land in national forests to all National Forest System land. 2023-08-11T14:30:24Z  
117-sres-742 117 sres 742 A resolution designating September 25, 2022, as "National Lobster Day". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-03 2022-08-03 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3904; text: CR S3922) Senate Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] ME I K000383 10 This resolution designates September 25, 2022, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 2022-10-29T04:18:17Z  
117-s-4705 117 s 4705 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-02 2022-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] NC R T000476 1 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to relocate a memorial in North Carolina honoring the nine Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982, with the consent of the owner of the private land where the memorial is currently located. 2023-08-11T00:15:20Z  
117-s-4707 117 s 4707 Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-02 2022-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] OH R P000449 1 Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2022 This bill requires the study of the feasibility of designating the Buckeye Trail as a national scenic trail. The Buckeye Trail is a system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio. 2023-09-01T16:00:27Z  
117-s-4717 117 s 4717 Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-02 2022-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] CO D B001267 2 Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2022 This bill provides for activities to control invasive species on federal lands and waters. The Department of the Interior may inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal land and water located within a river basin that contains a Bureau of Reclamation water project. The Bureau of Reclamation shall establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to partners to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Reclamation, including to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. In carrying out the grant program, Reclamation shall coordinate with (1) states with Reclamation projects, (2) affected Indian tribes, and (3) the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. 2022-12-29T19:03:37Z  
117-s-4729 117 s 4729 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-02 2022-09-29 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] NM D L000570 1 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to waive the cost share requirement with respect to a payment provided for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. That fire started as the result of a prescribed burn initiated by the Forest Service in the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, on April 6, 2022. 2023-09-06T19:30:04Z  
117-s-4732 117 s 4732 Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-02 2022-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] NJ D B001288 0 Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work. 2023-09-01T15:45:20Z  
117-s-4693 117 s 4693 National Discovery Trails Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-08-01 2022-09-21 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 4 National Discovery Trails Act This bill amends the National Trails System Act to include national discovery trails as part of the national trails system. Such trails (1) shall be extended, continuous, interstate trails located to provide for outstanding outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities; (2) shall provide for the conservation and enjoyment of significant natural, cultural, and historic resources and be so located as to represent metropolitan, urban, rural, and back country regions of the Nation; and (3) may be designated on federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on nonfederal lands. The 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail extending from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, splitting into northern and southern routes near Cincinnati, Ohio, and rejoining at Denver, Colorado, is designated as a national discovery trail. The bill sets forth requirements for designation of a trail as a national discovery trail. The appropriate federal department for each national discovery trail shall (1) administer the trail in cooperation with at least one competent trailwide volunteer-based organization; and (2) submit a comprehensive plan for the trail's protection, management, development, and use. 2023-03-08T20:12:44Z  
117-hr-8601 117 hr 8601 Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-29 2022-07-29 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3] CO R B000825 2 Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act This bill establishes the Dolores River National Conservation Area and the Dolores River Special Management Area in Colorado. A management plan must be developed for each area. The bill allows for the continued use of the areas by members of Indian tribes for traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional plants and other materials. The Department of the Interior shall establish the Dolores River National Conservation Area Advisory Council. The bill releases the areas from further study for designation for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 2023-07-20T19:00:32Z  
117-hr-8583 117 hr 8583 Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-28 2022-07-28 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] MN R S001212 3 Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2022 This bill requires the exchange of certain federal lands in the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. The bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), if Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC, (BWLT) offers to convey identified nonfederal land to the United States, to (1) accept the offer and convey to BWLT all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the federal land; and (2) accept from BWLT all right, title, and interest of BWLT in and to the nonfederal land. The exchange shall be for equal value or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment, subject to an exception. The land acquired by USDA shall be added to and managed as part of Chippewa National Forest. 2023-10-13T13:45:23Z  
117-s-4669 117 s 4669 Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-28 2022-07-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3784-3785) Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 1 Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act This bill establishes the Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge. On the first acquisition by, or transfer to, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of any land, water, or any interest in land or water within the acquisition boundary of the wildlife refuge, the FWS shall establish the wildlife refuge as a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The uses of the wildlife refuge shall include providing (1) opportunities for scientific research, environmental education, and fish and wildlife-oriented recreation; and improved access to nature for communities; and (2) engaging communities in fish and wildlife conservation, restoration, education, recreation, and outreach activities through the pursuit of urban partnerships. The wildlife refuge shall be administered as an urban wildlife refuge. No acquisition or transfer of property under this bill shall modify or revoke existing access to or use by affected Indian tribes, except as specified. 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z  
117-s-4631 117 s 4631 Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-27 2022-07-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] MA D M000133 3 Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. 2023-08-08T21:45:17Z  
117-hr-8504 117 hr 8504 Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-26 2022-07-26 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] MA D M000312 2 Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. 2023-06-30T16:30:23Z  
117-hres-1251 117 hres 1251 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Agriculture to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-22 2022-09-28 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116. House Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] MN R S001212 0 This resolution directs the Department of Agriculture to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest in Minnesota and the composition of the Duluth Complex. 2023-08-03T15:30:27Z  
117-hres-1252 117 hres 1252 Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-22 2022-09-28 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 117. House Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] MN R S001212 0 This resolution directs the Department of Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the mineral withdrawal within the Superior National Forest (including the impact of such withdrawal on Twin Metals operation) in Minnesota and the composition of the Duluth Complex. 2023-09-06T19:30:02Z  
117-hr-8456 117 hr 8456 Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-21 2022-07-21 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. House Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] CA D C001112 1 Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants for collaborative research projects on ocean acidification developed and conducted through partnerships between the seafood industry and the academic community. NOAA must prioritize projects that (1) address ecosystems and communities vulnerable to the impacts of ocean acidification, (2) demonstrate support from local stakeholders, or (3) utilize seafood industry assets as research and monitoring platforms. NOAA may provide grants to a partnership in which a marine-dependent industry is substituted for the seafood industry. 2023-05-11T18:46:00Z  
117-hr-8479 117 hr 8479 Desert Lands Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-21 2022-07-21 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] CA D R000599 0 Desert Lands Protection Act This bill revises a provision regarding the California Desert Conservation Area to specify that the prohibition on activities contrary to the conservation purposes of the area only applies within the area. 2022-12-29T18:18:45Z  
117-s-4584 117 s 4584 Canyon’s Law Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-21 2022-07-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] OR D M001176 4 Canyon's Law This bill prohibits the preparing, placing, installing, setting, deploying, or otherwise using an M-44 device on public land. An M-44 device is defined as a device designed to propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal, including any device that may be commonly known as an M-44 ejector device or an M-44 predator control device. No later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, any federal, state, or county agency that has prepared, placed, installed, set, or deployed an M-44 device on public land shall remove each such device from such land. 2023-01-28T05:17:37Z  
117-hr-8451 117 hr 8451 Public Land Search and Rescue Act of 2022 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2022-07-20 2022-11-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. House Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] UT R S001192 2 Public Land Search and Rescue Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a program to allocate resources to remote search and rescue activities conducted on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior. DOJ may award a grant under the program to a state or a political subdivision to (1) purchase equipment and gear necessary for remote search and rescue activities, (2) reimburse such an eligible recipient for the cost of maintenance and repair of remote search and rescue equipment owned or leased by the recipient, and (3) reimburse state and local agencies responsible for remote search and rescue activities. DOJ must prioritize an application from an eligible recipient who serves an area with a high ratio of visitors to residents. The federal share of assistance under the program shall be 75% of the cost of an eligible project. 2022-12-29T18:18:46Z  

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