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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
93-hr-17676	93	hr	17676	A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to insure that leases of the Outer Continental Shelf for the recovery of oil and gas are issued only to citizens of the United States.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-19	1974-12-19	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]	NY	D	W000680	0	Provides that leases for the recovery of oil and gas from the Outer Continental Shelf shall be issued, assigned, and transferred only to citizens of the United States. Stipulates that a corporation, partnership, or association shall be deemed a citizen so long as not more than 5 percent interest therein is owned or controlled by persons who are not citizens of the United States. (Amends 43 U.S.C. 1337).	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-hr-17647	93	hr	17647	A bill to designate certain National Park and Monument lands as wilderness and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-17	1974-12-17	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Hosmer, Craig [R-CA-32]	CA	R	H000802	1	Designates national park and monument lands in Washington, Florida, Hawaii, Utah, Colorado Arizona, California, Nevada, Tennessee, and North Carolina.	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-hr-17648	93	hr	17648	A bill to designate certain lands as wilderness.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-17	1974-12-17	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Hosmer, Craig [R-CA-32]	CA	R	H000802	1	Designates as wilderness specified lands in Alaska, Minnesota, Nevada, South Carolina, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Nebraska, Montana, Mississippi, Delaware, Wyoming, California, Idaho, and Colorado.	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-sres-453	93	sres	453	Resolution providing a moratorium on Federal coal leasing.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-17	1974-12-17	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT]	MT	D	M000671	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that, if the President of the United States vetoes or fails to sign the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1974, pending final congressional action on legislation for the regulation of surface coal mining operations in the Ninety-fourth Congress, the Secretary of the Interior exercise his authority under existing law and: (1) withdraw temporarily from prospecting and exploration, lease or other disposal deposits of coal owned by the United States which are minable by surface mining methods; and (2) suspend pending applications for coal prospecting permits and leases.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17641	93	hr	17641	A bill to protect juvenile and egg-bearing spiny rock lobsters.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-16	1974-12-16	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]	FL	D	R000401	2	Makes it unlawful for a person to engage in specified activities with respect to any spiny rock lobster, including to: (1) import or export any such lobster; (2) take any such lobster upon the high seas; and (3) sell in interstate or foreign commerce any such lobster. States that any importation or possession of a catch of spiny rock lobster which exceeds specified percentages of egg-bearing female and juvenile lobsters shall be presumed to be an importation or possession in violation of this Act. Imposes fines and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes inspections of crates, their contents, and accompanying documentation for purposes of enforcement of this Act.	2024-08-01T18:39:21Z
93-s-4241	93	s	4241	A bill to amend the act of March 30, 1904 (33 Stat. 154) granting certain lands to the city of Port Angeles, Wash..	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-14	1974-12-14	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]	WA	D	J000013	1	Permits specified lands granted to the city of Port Angeles, Washington, in 1904 to be utilized for public purposes (formerly for public park purposes).	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17633	93	hr	17633	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, to provide for Federal-State cooperation in oil drilling activities which may affect the coastal zone of a State's coastal zone management program.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-13	1974-12-13	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35]	CA	D	A000189	7	Provides that while a State is devising a coastal zone management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act, no Federal agency may conduct or support activities pertaining to the exploration and development of new oil and gas resources on the Outer Continental Shelf which may directly affect that State's coastal zone, unless the Governor certifies that such activities are consistent with the State's policies relating to the coastal zone.	2024-08-01T18:39:21Z
93-hr-17625	93	hr	17625	A bill to designate the Wheeling Suspension Bridge as a national historic site, and to provide for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with an advisory commission.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-12	1974-12-12	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]	WV	D	M000845	3	Provides for the designation of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, at Wheeling, West Virginia, as a national historic site. Provides for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Wheeling Suspension Bridge Advisory Commission (established by this Act).	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-s-4222	93	s	4222	A bill to authorize the extension of certain leases under the act of February 25, 1920.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-11	1974-12-11	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT]	UT	D	M001033	0	Directs the Secretary of the Interior to extend for 2 years the lease on lands held for the production of mineral resources where such lease has expired solely because of the failure of the lessee to initiate actual drilling operations due to the pendency of an environmental impact statement.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17598	93	hr	17598	A bill to eliminate a restriction on use of certain lands patented to the city of Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-10	1974-12-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Camp, John N. Happy [R-OK-6]	OK	R	C000073	0	Removes the reservation for school purposes from a lot patented by the United States to Hobart, Oklahoma, when Hobart deeds a specified lot of comparable size and value to its Board of Education.	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-hr-17603	93	hr	17603	A bill to further enhance and protect the historical values of the Manassas National Battlefield Park.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-10	1974-12-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8]	VA	R	P000080	0	Defines the boundary of the Manassas National Battelfield Park, Virginia.	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-hr-17571	93	hr	17571	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to suspend until no later than June 30, 1976, Federal oil and gas leasing in areas seaward of State coastal zones.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-05	1974-12-05	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]	MD	R	B000244	6	Provides, under the Coastal Zone Management Act, that the Secretary of Interior may not grant any lease for the exploration and development of oil and gas deposits of submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf which are seaward of the seaward boundary of any coastal State before the approval of the State coastal zone management program or June 30, 1976, whichever occurs first. (Adds 16 U.S.C. 1455(i))	2024-08-01T18:39:21Z
93-s-4215	93	s	4215	A bill to study certain lands in the Sierra National Forest, Calif., for possible inclusion in the national wilderness preservation system.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-05	1974-12-05	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	1	Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to review specified lands in the Sierra National Forest, California, for possible inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Authorizes to be appropriated such amount as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17567	93	hr	17567	A bill to designate the Wheeling Suspension Bridge as a national historic site, and to provide for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with an advisory commission.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-04	1974-12-04	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]	WV	D	S000778	0	Provides for the designation of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, at Wheeling, West Virginia, as a national historic site. Provides for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Wheeling Suspension Bridge Advisory Commission (established by this Act).	2024-08-01T18:39:24Z
93-s-4200	93	s	4200	A bill to amend the act of September 5, 1962, to authorize the acquisition of land for the Edison National Historic Site in the State of New Jersey.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-12-03	1974-12-03	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ]	NJ	R	C000220	0	Authorizes an appropriation of up to $75,000 for the acquisition of land for the Edison National Historic Site in the State of New Jersey.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17517	93	hr	17517	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, to provide for Federal-State cooperation in activities which may affect the coastal zone of a State prior to final approval of a State's coastal zone management program.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-26	1974-11-26	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35]	CA	D	A000189	0	Provides that while a State is devising a coastal zone management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act, no Federal agency may conduct or support activities which may directly affect that State's coastal zone, unless the Governor certifies that such activities are consistent with the State's policies relating to the coastal zone.	2024-08-01T18:39:20Z
93-hconres-687	93	hconres	687	Concurrent resolution relating to the impact of oil leasing activities on the coastal zones of the United States.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-25	1974-11-25	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]	MD	R	B000244	0	Provides that no Federal agency conducting or supporting oil leasing activities directly or indirectly affecting the United States coastal zone shall conduct or permit any such activities prior to the development of an approved State management program under the terms of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 by each State which may be directly or indirectly affected by such activities.	2024-08-01T18:26:24Z
93-hr-17508	93	hr	17508	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to suspend until no later than June 30, 1976, Federal oil and gas leasing in areas seaward of State coastal zones.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-25	1974-11-25	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]	MD	R	B000244	0	Forbids the Secretary of the Interior to grant any lease for the exploration and development of oil and gas deposits of submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf which are seaward of the seaward boundary of any coastal State, before the Secretary approves the coastal zone management program of the State, or June 30, 1976, whichever occurs first.	2024-08-01T18:39:13Z
93-hr-17500	93	hr	17500	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to compensate employees for losses sustained in the value of personal housing due to closing the headquarters of the Sitgraves National Forest in Holbrook, Ariz.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-21	1974-11-21	Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Steiger, Sam [R-AZ-3]	AZ	R	S000846	0	Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to compensate specified employees for any losses sustained by them in the value of their personal housing in the vicinity of Holbrook, Arizona, due to the closing of the headquarters of the Sitgreaves National Forest. States that the amount of compensation paid to any eligible employee shall be the lesser of $12,500 or an amount determined by the Secretary in accordance with calculations made under the provisions of this Act.	2024-08-01T18:39:13Z
93-hr-17486	93	hr	17486	Materials and Products Shortages Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-20	1974-11-20	Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.	House	Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]	AZ	D	U000001	0	Materials and Products Shortages Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to publish a report within 180 days identifying existing and potential materials and products shortages and those research and development projects which are most likely to substantially reduce such shortages and improve materials and product technology. Delineates goals for such research and development, including better methods of discovering, extracting and refining raw materials; substitute products; recycling; and means to increase the durability and repairability of materials and products. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts, make grants, and guarantee loans relating to such research and development. Sets forth requirements and procedures for such loan guarantees. Requires that, prior to making any financial assistance available under this Act to any person for a research and development project or prior to making any commitment to conduct any research and development project under this Act within the Department of Commerce, the Secretary shall afford an opportunity to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration an opportunity, not to exceed thirty days, to review such project. Sets forth procedures for public access to proprietary information and patents developed through projects assisted under this Act. Requires audits of records of recipients of assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:27Z
93-s-4173	93	s	4173	A bill to designate the Wheeling Suspension Bridge as a national historic site, and to provide for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with an advisory commission.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-11-19	1974-11-19	Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Provides for the designation of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, at Wheeling, West Virginia, as a national historic site. Provides for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Wheeling Suspension Bridge Advisory Commission (established by this Act).	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
93-s-4152	93	s	4152	A bill to amend the Act of October 13, 1964, to authorize the transfer of earned purchaser credits between national forests timber sale contracts.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-17	1974-12-19	Rereferred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.	Senate	Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]	ID	R	M000346	0	Empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to include in the provisions for amortization of road costs in contracts for the sale of national forest timber the right of the purchaser to transfer earned but unused purchaser credits to other contracts on the same national forest, except that such purchaser credits shall not be transferrable when the difference between the timber value at base rates and bid rates is less than the estimated costs of such road construction.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
93-hr-17407	93	hr	17407	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-16	1974-10-16	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2]	MO	D	S001134	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:23Z
93-hr-17408	93	hr	17408	A bill to designate certain lands in the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, Wayne and Stoddard Counties, Mo., as wilderness.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-16	1974-10-16	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2]	MO	D	S001134	0	Designates specified lands in the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, Wayne and Stoddard Counties, Missouri, as wilderness.	2024-08-01T18:39:17Z
93-hr-17412	93	hr	17412	National Forest Lands Investment Recovery Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-16	1974-10-16	Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.	House	Rep. Dellenback, John [R-OR-4]	OR	R	D000220	0	National Forest Lands Investment Recovery Act - Expresses the findings of Congress. Establishes a national forest lands investment recovery fund and provides for the crediting of specified moneys to such fund. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell bonds and notes to the Secretary of the Treasury to insure consistent levels of receipts in the fund. Provides for the termination of the fund in 20 years or when the purposes of this Act have been fulfilled, whichever comes first. States that fund moneys shall be used by the Secretary for expenditures to achieve a balance among capital or basic investments made for furthering: (1) sustained yield resource management programs; (2) multiple use purposes; and (3) environmental protection and enhancement. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the operation and effectiveness of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:21Z
93-s-4149	93	s	4149	A bill to amend section 4 of the Act of October 13, 1964, relating to the amortization of road costs in contracts for timber sales in national forests.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-16	1974-10-16	Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.	Senate	Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]	ID	R	M000346	0	Provides that, where the cost of road construction to a purchaser pursuant to a contract for the sale of national forest timber exceeds the amount of purchaser credits available under the contract for such road construction, the Secretary of Agriculture shall give the purchaser a credit equal to the excess cost of such road construction which shall be applicable to any future contract for the purchase of timber by the purchaser in the same national forest.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
93-s-4150	93	s	4150	A bill to authorize a study for the purpose of determining the feasibility and desirability of designating the Pacific Northwest Trail as a national scenic trail.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-16	1974-10-16	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]	WA	D	J000013	1	Authorizes, under the National Trails System Act, a feasibility study of the Pacific Coast Bike Trail, which would extend from Canada to Mexico and follow as nearly as possible the outline of the Pacific Ocean. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1244)	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17296	93	hr	17296	A bill to protect the domestic fishing industry by granting to it the same protections granted to the coastwise trade.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1]	VA	D	D000474	2	Brings the domestic American fishing industry under the protection of the Shipping Act of 1916 (previously applied to the coastal fishing industry).	2024-08-01T18:39:04Z
93-hr-17310	93	hr	17310	A bill to amend section 4 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1965, to provide short-term relief to those portions of the fishing industry which have suffered economic dislocation.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]	LA	D	B000780	13	Provides, under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1965, that when there is a major economic dislocation in a major segment of the commercial fisheries industry, the Secretary of Commerce shall, upon request, prepare and submit to Congress a report on the dislocation stating, among other specified items, his determination regarding the need for working capital and mortgage refinancing loans. Enumerates the circumstances under which such loans shall be made and their conditions. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to borrow, interest free, from the Secretary of the Treasury up to $100,000,000 for payment to the fisheries loan fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as necessary to carry out specified provisions of this Act. (Adds 16 U.S.C. 742 (c)(f) (1)).	2024-08-01T18:39:11Z
93-hr-17329	93	hr	17329	A bill to designate the Wheeling Suspension Bridge as a National Historic Site, and to provide for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with an advisory commission.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]	WV	D	M000845	0	Provides for the designation of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, at Wheeling, West Virginia, as a national historic site. Provides for the administration and maintenance of the site by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Wheeling Suspension Bridge Advisory Commission (established by this Act).	2024-08-01T18:39:17Z
93-hr-17337	93	hr	17337	A bill to authorize certain revenues from leases on the Outer Continental Shelf to be made available to coastal and other States.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]	NJ	D	R000383	0	Provides that all rentals, royalties, or other sums paid to the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of the Navy under or in connection with any lease on the Outer Continental Shelf on and after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States; and of the amount of the revenues so deposited in each fiscal year which are attributable to the portion of the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to any State: (1) 50 percent shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to such adjacent State; (2) 25 percent shall be paid by the Secretary, in equal amounts, to each of the several States other than such adjacent State; and (3) 25 percent shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States and credited to miscellaneous receipts.	2024-08-01T18:39:12Z
93-hr-17344	93	hr	17344	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct investigations and studies relating to new units or additions to the National Park System.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5]	KS	R	S000472	14	Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct investigations and studies relating to new units or additions to the national park system.	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-hr-17346	93	hr	17346	A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to amend the act of October 15, 1966, to establish a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as amended.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-12-13	Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-1590.	House	Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11]	NC	D	T000099	24	(LATEST SUMMARY) =Title I:= Increases and extends the authorizations of appropriations, under the Land and Water Conservation Funds Act, for land and water conservation funds. Sets additional requirements on the State grant programs administered under such Act. Changes the maximum share of the State portion of the fund which may be allocated to any one State from 7 percent to 10 percent. Requires that elected officials of local governmental units and representatives of multi-jurisdictional planning entities be consulted in the preparation of State-wide outdoor recreation plans under the Act. Sets up an annual reporting program in which each State is required to report to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation an evaluation of the accomplishments of its program under the fund. Directs the Bureau to forward a summary of such reports to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States Congress. Prohibits the making of grants under the terms of the Act for the acquisition or development of any recreation site or facility at which a discriminatory charge is made based on the State of residence of the user. =Title II:= Establishes the historic preservation fund in the Treasury. Provides that during the period commencing July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1989, there shall be covered into such fund $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 through September 30, 1989, from revenues due to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the provisions of Federal law providing for the sale of oil and gas from Naval Petroleum Reserves.	2024-08-01T18:39:17Z
93-hr-17347	93	hr	17347	A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to amend the act of October 15, 1966, to establish a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as amended.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11]	NC	D	T000099	24	Title I: Increases the authorizations of specified appropriations, under the Land and Water Conservation Funds Act, for land and water conservation funds. Sets additional requirements on the State grant programs administered under such Act. Title II: Establishes the historic preservation fund in the Treasury. Provides that during the period concering July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1989, there shall be covered into such fund $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and 100,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year thereafter, from revenues due to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the rental and sale of public lands for lease under Federal law (30 U.S.C. 191).	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-hr-17348	93	hr	17348	A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to amend the act of October 15, 1966, to establish a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as amended.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-11	1974-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11]	NC	D	T000099	9	Title I: Increases the authorizations of specified appropriations, under the Land and Water Conservation Funds Act, for land and water conservation funds. Sets additional requirements on the State grant programs administered under such Act. Title II: Establishes the historic preservation fund in the Treasury. Provides that during the period concering July 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1989, there shall be covered into such fund $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and 100,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year thereafter, from revenues due to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the rental and sale of public lands for lease under Federal law (30 U.S.C. 191).	2024-08-01T18:39:17Z
93-hr-17232	93	hr	17232	A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral interests of the United States in property in California to the record owners of the surface of that property.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Hinshaw, Andrew J. [R-CA-39]	CA	R	H000638	0	Authorizes the conveyance of specified mineral interests of the United States in property in Los Angeles County in California to the record owners of the surface of such property.	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-hr-17240	93	hr	17240	A bill to further enhance and protect the historical values of the Manassas National Battlefield Park.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]	OH	R	R000141	0	Defines the boundary of the Manassas National Battelfield Park, Virginia.	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-hr-17250	93	hr	17250	A bill to establish a program for the prevention and control of Dutch elm disease.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.	House	Rep. Steiger, William A. [R-WI-6]	WI	R	S000847	0	Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program for purposes of preventing and controlling Dutch elm disease in forest, urban, and other areas. States that such program shall include: (1) the conducting of surveys; (2) the providing of assistance in cooperation with State or local agencies; and (3) the acceleration of research. Authorizes to be appropriated, for the activities performed under (1) and (2), $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $7,500,000 for fiscal year 1977; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; and such sums as may be necessary for the succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes to be appropriated, for the research conducted under (3), $400,000 for each of the five fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1976.	2024-08-01T18:39:06Z
93-hr-17257	93	hr	17257	Outer Continental Shelf Energy Policy Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]	NY	D	B000472	0	Outer Continental Shelf Energy Policy Act - Title I: Findings - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that it is in the interest of the United States to develop its domestic petroleum resources but only after consideration of energy alternatives and conservation measures. Title II: Orderly Development of Outer Continental Shelf Resources - Calls for a revision of a projected ten-year leasing plan for the Outer Continental Shelf, enumerating the elements comprising such plan. Directs that a survey program be conducted of oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires that such program provide a basis for the development of safety and environmental regulations for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf. Provides for a research and development program to improve technology related to development of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, particularly where such research is not being effectively conducted by any public or private entity. Calls for the regular inspection of all operations authorized pursuant to a lease under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and for enforcement of safety regulations. Limits strict liability under such Act to $100,000,000 for all claims arising out of any one incident. Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Liability Fund to be administered by persons holding leases. Establishes an Impacted Coastal State Fund and authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants from the fund to impacted coastal States to assist them in activities to ameliorate adverse environmental consequences and to control secondary impacts associated with the development of Federal energy resources in or on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the submerged lands of such States. Provides for citizens suits for violations of the provisions of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. Requires that a report be filed with recommendations for promoting competition or the leas…	2025-09-03T12:50:17Z
93-hr-17261	93	hr	17261	A bill to extinguish and compensate for valid mining claims in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Deschutes and Willamette National Forests, State of Oregon.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Dellenback, John [R-OR-4]	OR	R	D000220	0	Terminates all mining claims in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Deschutes and Willamette National Forests, Oregon. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compensate holders of certified valid claims. Withdraws the Three Sisters Wilderness from appropriation under the United States mining laws and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing.	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-hr-17271	93	hr	17271	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-10	1974-10-10	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]	MA	R	H000440	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:17Z
93-hr-17214	93	hr	17214	A bill to authorize the establishment of the Eutaw Springs National Battlefield Park in the State of South Carolina.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-09	1974-10-09	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2]	SC	R	S000718	11	Provides for the establishment of the Eutaw Springs National Battlefield Park in the State of South Carolina. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2024-08-01T18:39:09Z
93-s-4107	93	s	4107	Red River Gorge National Park Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-09	1974-10-09	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cook, Marlow W. [R-KY]	KY	R	C000721	0	Red River Gorge National Park Act - Establishes the Red River Gorge National Park in Kentucky in order to preserve, for the benefit of present and future generations, the gorge, unique stone arches and natural bridges, unspoiled forests, and other scenic natural wonders. Transfers specified Federal lands to the Secretary of the Interior for the purpose of this Act. Instructs the Secretary on the administration of the park. Deauthorizes the Red River Lake Project, under the Flood Control Act of 1962, in recognition of environmental concerns and values concerning the preservation of Red River Gorge. Directs the Secretary of the Army to study and report to Congress on: (1) alternative means of flood protection along the Red River; and (2) alternative sources of water supply in lieu of that from the proposed Red River Lake. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:53:21Z
93-s-4109	93	s	4109	A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands to the State of Oregon by and through its Department of Transportation.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-09	1974-10-09	Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.	Senate	Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]	OR	R	H000343	0	Requires airline tickets to show total charges for transportation and for taxes, under the internal Revenue Code. (Amends 26 4SC7275(a)).	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
93-s-4112	93	s	4112	A bill to authorize the establishment of the Eutaw Springs National Battlefield Park in the State of South Carolina.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-09	1974-10-09	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	10	Provides for the establishment of the Eutaw Springs National Battlefield Park in the State of South Carolina. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-sres-426	93	sres	426	Resolution with respect to the granting of certain oil and gas leases pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-09	1974-11-22	Placed on calendar in Senate under "Subjects on the Table".	Senate	Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]	CA	D	T000410	27	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior shall offer oil and gas leases pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act only in accordance with the following specified criteria, including: (1) the Council on Environmental Quality, with the concurrence of the Review Panel of the National Academy of Sciences, has specified and evaluated all necessary environmental research for any areas to be leased; and (2) the adjacent coastal States have established or are establishing coastal zone management programs to prevent or ameliorate environmental and socioeconomic impacts from activities resulting from leasing.	2024-08-01T18:39:52Z
93-hr-17146	93	hr	17146	A bill to protect the domestic fishing industry by granting to it the same protections granted to the coastwise trade.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-08	1974-10-08	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1]	VA	D	D000474	4	Brings the domestic American fishing industry under the protection of the Shipping Act of 1916 (previously applied to the coastal fishing industry).	2024-08-01T18:39:03Z
93-s-4095	93	s	4095	A bill to amend section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Daniel Boone Trail to determine the feasibility of designating such trail as a national scenic trail.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-08	1974-10-08	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC]	NC	D	E000211	0	Provides, under the National Trails System Act, for a study of the Daniel Boone Trail to determine the feasibility and desirability of designating such trail as a national scenic trail.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-17089	93	hr	17089	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-07	1974-10-07	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Baker, LaMar [R-TN-3]	TN	R	B000069	2	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in eighteen states and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:10Z
93-hr-17048	93	hr	17048	A bill to protect the domestic fishing industry by granting to it the same protections granted the coastwise trade.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-03	1974-10-03	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1]	VA	D	D000474	14	Brings the domestic American fishing industry under the protection of the Shipping Act of 1916 (previously applied to the coastal fishing industry).	2024-08-01T18:38:56Z
93-hr-17056	93	hr	17056	Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Completion Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-03	1974-10-03	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Landgrebe, Earl F. [R-IN-2]	IN	R	L000049	0	Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Completion Act - Defines the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a comprehensive master plan which shall include developmental priorities for the lakeshore. Allows interim usage of the lakeshore by the public, to be regulated by the Secretary so long as such usage is consistent with good conservation practices and would not conflict with the comprehensive master plan. Authorizes the appropriation of sums necessary to carry out this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:09Z
93-hr-17087	93	hr	17087	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands in the Sierra National Forest, Calif., to the Madera Cemetery District.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-03	1974-10-03	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-16]	CA	D	S000454	0	Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specified lands in the Sierra National Forest, California, to the Madera Cemetery District.	2024-08-01T18:39:01Z
93-hr-17013	93	hr	17013	Fisheries Conservation Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-02	1974-10-02	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1]	FL	D	S000406	0	Fisheries Conservation Act - Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate regulations governing fishing in the fisheries zone and all high seas seaward of such zone by vessels: (1) of a party to any international fishery agreement with the United States; (2) documented under the laws of the United States, or otherwise registered under the laws of any State, for the purposes of (a) fulfilling international obligations and (b) conserving and managing the fish in such waters. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in the promulgation of such regulations, including the consideration of specified factors, publication in the Federal Register, filing of objections, and revisions. Provides for the adoption of regulations submitted by interested persons. Establishes the Atlantic States Fisheries Advisory Council, the Gulf States Fisheries Advisory Council, and the Pacific States Fisheries Advisory Council to each: (1) solicit recommendations from all interested persons with respect to the administration of this Act; (2) submit regulations for adoption by the Secretary; (3) submit guarterly reports; and (4) submit views regarding negotiations by the Secretary of State. Provides the consent of Congress to any compact or agreement which is not in conflict with any law or treaty in force of the United States between any two or more States for the purpose of preparing regulations for submission to the Secretary. Prescribes the conditions under which agreements with foreign countries shall be permitted. Imposes penalties for fishing violations of this Act by the owner or operator of any vessel and for knowing possession of fish taken in violation of this Act. Provides for the enforcement of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:04Z
93-hr-17037	93	hr	17037	A bill to designate certain lands in the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, Wayne and Stoddard Counties, Mo., as wilderness.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-02	1974-10-02	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2]	MO	D	S001134	0	Designates specified lands in the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, Wayne and Stoddard Counties, Missouri, as the Mingo Wilderness.	2024-08-01T18:39:00Z
93-hr-16966	93	hr	16966	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to sell certain rights in the State of Florida.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-01	1974-10-01	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4]	FL	D	C000321	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to sell specified rights in phosphate deposits in Marion County in the State of Florida.	2024-08-01T18:39:01Z
93-hr-16983	93	hr	16983	Potomac River National Historical Park Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-01	1974-10-01	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5]	MN	D	F000350	1	Potomac River National Historical Park Act - Provides for the establishment of the Potomac River National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:01Z
93-s-4066	93	s	4066	Montana Wilderness Study Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-10-01	1974-10-01	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT]	MT	D	M000671	1	Montana Wilderness Study Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to review specified lands in Montana as to their suitability for preservation as wilderness and report his findings to the President within five years. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:53:22Z
93-hconres-651	93	hconres	651	Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the banning of high seas netting for salmon.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-30	1974-09-30	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-1]	CA	R	C000475	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State utilize means at his disposal to secure a worldwide loan on high seas netting for salmon.	2024-08-01T18:26:24Z
93-hr-16883	93	hr	16883	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-25	1974-09-25	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Nelsen, Ancher [R-MN-2]	MN	R	N000028	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:01Z
93-s-4044	93	s	4044	A bill to amend the Act entitled "An act to authorize the sale of certain public lands in Alaska to the Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska for use as a mission school", approved August 8, 1953.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-25	1974-09-25	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	1	Deletes the requirement that the public lands transferred by Federal law to the Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska be used as a mission school.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hconres-645	93	hconres	645	Concurrent resolution proposing the recognition of the village of Whitehall, Washington County, N.Y., as the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-23	1974-09-23	Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. King, Carleton J. [R-NY-29]	NY	R	K000195	0	Proposes that Congress recognize the village of Whitehall, Washington County, New York, as the birthplace of the United States Navy.	2024-08-01T18:26:24Z
93-hr-16800	93	hr	16800	Public Land Policy and Management Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-23	1974-09-23	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2]	MT	D	M000635	10	Public Land Policy and Management Act - Title I: Short Title, Declaration of Policy and Definitions - Declares the public policies of the United States, including that the public lands be retained in Federal ownership unless disposal of a particular parcel will best serve the national interest. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Planning Future Public Land Use - Directs the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to: (1) prepare inventories of all public lands and resources; (2) develop and revise land use plans; and (3) manage public lands under principles of multiple use and sustained yield, with specified exceptions. Prescribes the criteria governing the issuance of permits, licenses, and leases. Specifies the conditions under which a tract of the public lands may be sold and the procedures for competitive bidding. States that all withdrawals of public lands shall be reviewed at the end of the withdrawal period and enumerates additional rules with regard to such withdrawals. Details the conditions governing; (1) the acquisition of land; (2) exchanges; (3) the recordation of mining claims and abandonment; (4) recordable disclaimers of interest in land; and (5) the conveyance of reserved mineral interests. Provides that with regard to specified lands along the lower Colorado River the United States shall be subject to all legal and equitable defenses in any case where the United States seeks to establish title or obtain relief dependent on ownership of such lands. Sets forth the procedures for computation of grazing fees and the duration of grazing leases. Title III: Bureau of Land Management - Establishes within the Department of Interior a Bureau of Land Management, granting such Bureau specified enforcement authorities. Provides for cooperation between the Bureau and State and local law enforcement agencies. Creates a working capital fund for the management of the public lands administered by the Bureau. Authorizes to be appropriated $3,000,000 as initial capital for the fund. Provides for cont…	2025-09-03T12:50:01Z
93-hr-16729	93	hr	16729	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-19	1974-09-19	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7]	MN	R	B000408	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:54Z
93-hr-16736	93	hr	16736	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-19	1974-09-19	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Dorn, William Jennings Bryan [D-SC-3]	SC	D	D000434	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:54Z
93-hr-16770	93	hr	16770	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-19	1974-09-19	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Stephens, Robert G., Jr. [D-GA-10]	GA	D	S000860	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:50:01Z
93-s-4017	93	s	4017	A bill to authorize an exchange of lands for an entrance road at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Tex., and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-18	1974-09-18	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Authorizes an exchange of lands for an entrance road at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-16676	93	hr	16676	Public Land Policy and Management Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-17	1974-09-17	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2]	MT	D	M000635	10	Public Land Policy and Management Act - Title I: Short Title, Declaration of Policy and Definitions - Declares the public policies of the United States, including that the public lands be retained in Federal ownership unless disposal of a particular parcel will best serve the national interest. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Planning Future Public Land Use - Directs the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to: (1) prepare inventories of all public lands and resources; (2) develop and revise land use plans; and (3) manage public lands under principles of multiple use and sustained yield, with specified exceptions. Prescribes the criteria governing the issuance of permits, licenses, and leases. Specifies the conditions under which a tract of the public lands may be sold and the procedures for the competitive bidding. States that all withdrawals of public lands shall be reviewed at the end of the withdrawal period and enumerates additional rules with regard to such withdrawals. Details the conditions governing; (1) the acquisition of land; (2) exchanges; (3) the recordation of mining claims and abandonment; (4) recordable disclaimers of interest in land; and (5) the conveyance of reserved mineral interests. Provides that with regard to specified lands along the lower Colorado River the United States shall be subject to all legal and equitable defenses in any case where the United States seeks to establish title or obtain relief dependent on ownership of such lands. Sets forth the procedures for computation of grazing fees and the duration of grazing leases. Title III: Bureau of Land Management - Establishes within the Department of Interior a Bureau of Land Management, granting such Bureau specified enforcement authorities. Provides for cooperation between the Bureau and State and local law enforcement agencies. Creates a working capital fund for the management of the public lands administered by the Bureau. Authorizes to be appropriated $3,000,000 as initial capital for the fund. Provides for …	2025-09-03T12:49:54Z
93-hr-16678	93	hr	16678	A bill to provide for the conveyance to the Boy Scouts of certain real property in the Chequamegon National Forest in Wisconsin.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-17	1974-09-17	Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.	House	Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1]	WI	D	A000224	0	Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for the conveyance to the Boy Scouts of specified real property in the Chequamegon National Forest in Wisconsin.	2024-08-01T18:38:42Z
93-hr-16681	93	hr	16681	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-17	1974-09-17	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Blackburn, Ben [R-GA-4]	GA	R	B000506	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:54Z
93-hr-16694	93	hr	16694	A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-17	1974-09-17	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]	PA	R	M000399	0	Provides that up to 25 percent of the total amount allocated to a State in any one year from the Land and Water Conservation Fund may be approved by the Secretary of the Interior for the development of indoor recreation facilities within areas where the unavailability of land or climatic conditions provide no other feasible or prudent alternative to serve identified unmet demands for recreation resources.	2024-08-01T18:38:44Z
93-hr-16661	93	hr	16661	A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 with respect to the apportionment of funds to States available under that act, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-16	1974-09-16	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]	NY	D	B000472	0	Increases the authorization of appropriations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act to $500,000,000 for each fiscal year through 1989. Prescribes a new formula for the apportionment of funds under such Act among the various States. Calls for the annual review of State programs to implement statewide outdoor recreation plans. Provides that not less than 25 percent of the amount allocated to a State for the development of recreation facilities be approved for the development of indoor recreation facilities.	2024-08-01T18:38:44Z
93-s-4000	93	s	4000	A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral interests of the United States in property located in Jefferson County, Ala., to the board of trustees of the University of Alabama.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-16	1974-09-16	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL]	AL	D	S000701	1	Provides for the conveyance of specified mineral interests of the United States in property located in Jefferson County, Alabama, to the board of trustees of the University of Alabama.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-s-4005	93	s	4005	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in order to include Lake Champlain within the provisions of such Act.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-16	1974-09-16	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Aiken, George [R-VT]	VT	R	A000062	0	Provides, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, for the inclusion of Lake Champlain within the provisions of such Act.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
93-hr-16650	93	hr	16650	Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-12	1974-09-12	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13]	NJ	R	M000121	0	Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:52Z
93-hr-16599	93	hr	16599	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-11	1974-09-11	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Hogan, Lawrence J. [R-MD-5]	MD	R	H000692	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:48Z
93-s-3974	93	s	3974	A bill to provide for a plan for the preservation, interpretation, development, and use of the historic, cultural, and architectural resources of the Lowell Historic Canal District in Lowell, Mass.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-09	1974-09-09	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA]	MA	R	B000871	1	Establishes a Lowell Historic Canal District Commission to provide for a plan for the preservation, interpretation, development, and use of the historic, cultural, and architectural resources of the Lowell Historic Canal District in Lowell, Massachusetts. Provides for the membership, duties and powers of such Commission. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for the development of the plan to be prepared pursuant to this Act.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-s-3975	93	s	3975	A bill to provide for the establishment of the New River Gorge National Park in the State of West Virginia.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-09-09	1974-09-09	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]	WV	D	R000046	1	Provides for the establishment of the New River Gorge National Park, to consist of 34,000 acres, in the State of West Virginia. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-16563	93	hr	16563	A bill to impose a 1-year moratorium on the submission of recommendations to the President regarding wilderness area designations within the State of Utah, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-22	1974-08-22	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]	UT	D	O000156	0	Imposes a one-year moratorium on the submission of recommendations to the President regarding wilderness area designations within the State of Utah. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, within six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, to review the recommendation made by him under the Wilderness Act regarding the Zion National Park Wilderness Area.	2024-08-01T18:38:36Z
93-hr-16573	93	hr	16573	Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-22	1974-08-22	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]	MA	D	S001040	17	Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:46Z
93-s-3958	93	s	3958	A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a certain river in the State of Arkansas for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-22	1974-08-22	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR]	AR	D	F000401	0	Designates, under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, a section of the Mulberry River in the State of Arkansas for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-sjres-237	93	sjres	237	A joint resolution to authorize the continued use of certain lands within the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing hydroelectric project.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-22	1974-11-22	Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, text of amendment inserted in H.J.Res. 444.	Senate	Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]	CA	D	T000410	0	Authorizes the continued use of specified lands within the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing hydroelectric project.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-hr-16503	93	hr	16503	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-21	1974-08-21	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Baker, LaMar [R-TN-3]	TN	R	B000069	14	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in eighteen states and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:48Z
93-hr-16506	93	hr	16506	A bill to amend the act entitled "An Act to establish the Fire Island National Seashore".	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-21	1974-08-21	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Grover, James R., Jr. [R-NY-2]	NY	R	G000504	0	Increases from $16,000,000 to $26,000,000 the funds authorized to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands pursuant to the Act establishing the Fire Island National Seashore. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to petition in the United States District Courts for injunctive relief concerning any action covered by the provisions of this Act.	2024-08-01T18:38:36Z
93-hr-16507	93	hr	16507	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-21	1974-08-21	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Haley, James A. [D-FL-8]	FL	D	H000041	1	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in eighteen states and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:48Z
93-hr-16518	93	hr	16518	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to review as to its suitability for preservation as wilderness the area commonly known as the Sheep Mountain Area in the State of California.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-21	1974-08-21	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Veysey, Victor V. [R-CA-43]	CA	R	V000093	0	Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to review, as to its suitability for preservation as wilderness, the area commonly known as the Sheep Mountain Area in the State of California.	2024-08-01T18:38:36Z
93-hr-16496	93	hr	16496	A bill to establish the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-20	1974-08-20	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]	NY	D	H000752	0	Provides for the establishment in the District of Columbia of the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.	2024-08-01T18:38:36Z
93-s-3926	93	s	3926	A bill to amend the act entitled "An Act to establish the Fire Island National Seashore, and for other purposes", approved September 11, 1964 (73 Stat. 928).	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-20	1974-08-20	Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]	NY	R	J000064	0	Increases from $16,000,000 to $26,000,000 the funds authorized to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands pursuant to the Act establishing the Fire Island National Seashore. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to petition in the United States District Courts for injunctive relief concerning any action covered by the provisions of this Act.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
93-s-3922	93	s	3922	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to provide more flexibility in the allocation of administrative grants to coastal States, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-19	1974-12-20	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	0	(LATEST SUMMARY) Extends, under the Coastal Zone Management Act, the availability of coastal zone management grants for an additional 2 years (presently expires in 1977). Removes the present 10-percent limitation on the amount any one State may receive out of the total appropriated amount for management grants and replaces it with specific dollar limitations for specified yearly intervals. Authorizes the appropriation for grants to States for use for developing individual coastal zone management programs of $12,000,000 for fiscal years 1975-1979. Extends through fiscal year 1979 the period for which appropriations are authorized for State management program administration grants and for Federal administrative expenses under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Continues through fiscal year 1977 appropriation authorizations for estuarine sanctuaries. Stipulates that, in equitable actions brought at the request of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or under any Act administered by such Administrator, the failure of the party seeking equitable relief to prove existing or impending demonstrable harm to public health shall not in and of itself preclude granting the relief sought.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
93-hr-16411	93	hr	16411	A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act (Public Law 92-583) in order to allow State approval prior to oil drilling operations seaward of a marine sanctuary established by said coastal State, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-13	1974-08-13	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35]	CA	D	A000189	0	Requires State approval, under the Coastal Zone Management Act, as a prerequisite to the validity of Federal authorization of oil drilling operations seaward of a marine sanctuary established by said coastal State.	2024-08-01T18:38:25Z
93-hr-16385	93	hr	16385	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title and interest of the United States in and to a tract of land located in the Fairbanks Recording District, State of Alaska, to the Fairbanks North Star Borough.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-12	1974-08-12	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a tract of land located in the Fairbanks Recording District, State of Alaska, to the Fairbanks North Star Borough.	2024-08-01T18:38:28Z
93-hr-16387	93	hr	16387	A bill to designate certain lands as wilderness.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-12	1974-08-12	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Hosmer, Craig [R-CA-32]	CA	R	H000802	7	Designates specified lands as wilderness areas for inclusion within the National Wildlife Refuge System. States that such lands are in California, Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, and Vermont. Designates specified lands in Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Montana, Washington, and Colorado as wilderness areas within the National Park System. Provides for the administration of such lands by the Secretary of the Interior.	2024-08-01T18:38:28Z
93-hr-16393	93	hr	16393	A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 in order to strengthen the import restrictions which may be imposed to deter foreign countries from conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-12	1974-08-12	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]	MA	D	M000834	0	Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation into the United States of products from foreign countries conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs, or to state his reasons for not doing so to the Congress.	2024-08-01T18:38:25Z
93-hr-16362	93	hr	16362	Marine Fisheries Conservation and Management Fund Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-09	1974-08-09	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]	MA	D	M000834	0	Marine Fisheries Conservation and Management Fund Act - Establishes a Marine Fisheries Conservation and Development Fund for the conservation, management, protection, and development of the marine fisheries of the United States. Establishes an Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary of Commerce in the Administration of the Fund. States that the Fund shall consist of fines derived from violations of the Federal fisheries laws and gross receipts collected pursuant to the customs laws related to fisheries.	2025-09-03T12:49:41Z
93-hr-16339	93	hr	16339	A bill to designate the new Forest Service laboratory at Auburn, Ala., as the "George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory".	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-08	1974-08-08	Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.	House	Rep. Nichols, Bill [D-AL-3]	AL	D	N000095	6	Provides for the designation of the new Forest Service laboratory at Auburn, Alabama, as the "George W. Andrews Forestry Sciences Laboratory".	2024-08-01T18:38:25Z
93-hr-16307	93	hr	16307	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-07	1974-08-07	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4]	MN	D	K000014	0	Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.	2025-09-03T12:49:43Z
93-s-3888	93	s	3888	A bill to clarify authorization for the approval by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency of the exchange of a portion of real property conveyed to the city of Grand Junction, Colo., for airport purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-07	1974-08-07	Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Dominick, Peter H. [R-CO]	CO	R	D000409	0	Provides for releases from terms and conditions in the authorization for the approval by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency of the exchange of a portion or real property conveyed to the city of Grand Junction, Colorado.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
93-s-3889	93	s	3889	A bill to amend chapter 2 of title 16, United States Code (relating to national forests), to provide a share of timber receipts to States for school and roads.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-07	1974-08-07	Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.	Senate	Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]	ID	R	M000346	0	Requires that 25 percent of the gross value of timber harvested during any fiscal year from each national forest shall be paid, at the end of such year, by the Secretary of the Treasury to the States in which such national forest is situated, to be expended as the State legislature may prescribe for the benefit of the public schools and public roads of the county or counties in which such forests are situated; provided, that when any national forest is in more than one State or county the distributive share to each from the proceeds of such forest shall be proportional to its area therein. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 500)	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
93-hr-16245	93	hr	16245	A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 in order to strengthen the import restrictions which may be imposed to deter foreign countries from conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-02	1974-08-02	Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.	House	Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16]	MI	D	D000355	2	Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation into the United States of products from foreign countries conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs, or to state his reasons for not doing so to the Congress.	2024-08-01T18:38:17Z
93-hr-16248	93	hr	16248	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code to authorize a tuition assistance program for enlisted members of the National Guard and the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-02	1974-08-02	Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.	House	Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3]	MS	D	M000865	0	Authorizes a tuition assistance program for enlisted members of the National Guard and the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. Prescribes the amounts of such tuition assistance.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
93-hr-16252	93	hr	16252	A bill to authorize an exchange of lands for an entrance road at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Tex., and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1974-08-02	1974-08-02	Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.	House	Rep. White, Richard C. [D-TX-16]	TX	D	W000390	0	Authorizes an exchange of lands for an entrance road at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas.	2024-08-01T18:38:20Z

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