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| 95-hres-1441 | 95 | hres | 1441 | A resolution relating to the restoration and use, as the City Museum of the District of Columbia, or a related appropriate public or commercial purpose, of the former Masonic Hall at 9th and F. Streets, NW, Washington, DC. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-15 | 1978-10-15 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 0 | Expresses the interest, concern, and support of the House of Representatives for the retention and continued use of the Masonic Hall Building in downtown Washington, D.C. | 2024-08-01T19:56:48Z | |
| 95-hr-14368 | 95 | hr | 14368 | A bill to require grazing management of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in accordance with the Taylor Grazing Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] | MT | D | B000243 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to permit grazing and other private land uses on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, in accordance with the land management authority granted in the Taylor Grazing Act, the Federal Land Policy Act of 1976, and other applicable law. | 2024-08-01T20:07:11Z | |
| 95-hr-14391 | 95 | hr | 14391 | A bill to establish the St. Charles Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] | LA | R | T000362 | 1 | Establishes the Saint Charles Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire land within the boundaries of the 24,000 acres selected as appropriate for the purposes of a national wildlife refuge, by donation, purchase, or exchange; and (2) to administer the land in accordance with the National Wildlife System Administration Act of 1966, and under any other authority available to him for conservation and environmental protection purposes. Directs the Secretary to construct and administer a wildlife interpretation and education center at an appropriate site within or near the refuge. Directs the Secretary to develop a comprehensive plan for the conservation and protection of the refuge by the Secretary or appropriate State authorities, including provisions for granting rights-of-way for runways and runway approaches in the event of expansion of the New Orleans International Airport and for construction of Federal aid highway I-310. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to acquire rights-of-way for the construction of a levee outside the boundary of the refuge; (2) to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Chief of Engineers for the management of wildlife within the Bonnet Carre Floodway. Exempts the Department of Transportation from the environmental analysis required by the Department of Transportation Act and from the findings relating to environmental protection of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 with respect to the development of New Orleans International Airport. Exempts the construction of Federal aid highway I-310 from the park preservation requirements of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1966, as amended, for that portion of the highway which may pass thru the refuge. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $20,000,000 for the acquisition of land for the refuge and up to $7,000,000 for the development of the refuge. | 2024-08-01T20:07:16Z | |
| 95-hr-14333 | 95 | hr | 14333 | A bill to prohibit the inclusion of a scenic shoreline drive in the management plan for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the State of Michigan. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] | MI | D | C000178 | 0 | Prohibits the inclusion of a scenic shoreline drive in the land and water management plan for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the State of Michigan. | 2024-08-01T20:07:16Z | |
| 95-hr-14334 | 95 | hr | 14334 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a study for purposes of determining which, if any, lands encompassing the Illinois and Michigan Canal would be suitable as a national historical park. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] | IL | R | C000773 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine which, if any, lands encompassing the Illinois and Michigan Canal would be suitable as a national historical park. Requires the Secretary to submit a report of such study to the Congress within one year of the date of enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:07:16Z | |
| 95-hr-14354 | 95 | hr | 14354 | Halibut Conservation and Management Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] | WA | R | P000546 | 1 | Halibut Conservation and Management Act - Transfers the International Pacific Halibut Commission's research and management functions to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Specifies that the management responsibilities shall be vested with the appropriate Regional Fisheries Management Councils, and the research responsibility with the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Center. Directs the Departments of Commerce and State to continue to exchange Pacific halibut management data with the Government of Canada. Specifies activities to be included in the Service's continuing research program regarding the conservation and management of Pacific halibut. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Repeals the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1937. | 2025-09-02T17:11:44Z | |
| 95-hres-1435 | 95 | hres | 1435 | A resolution relating to the restoration and use, as the City Museum of the District of Columbia, or a related appropriate public or commercial purpose, of the former Masonic Hall at 9th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] | CT | R | M000527 | 0 | Expresses the interest, concern, and support of the House of Representatives for the retention and continued use of the Masonic Hall Building in downtown Washington, D.C. | 2024-08-01T19:56:48Z | |
| 95-s-3553 | 95 | s | 3553 | A Bill to provide for a study of the Crow Creek Village archeological site, Buffalo County, South Dakota, by the Secretary of the Interior, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-06 | 1978-10-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility/suitability study of the Crow Creek Village archeological site, Buffalo County, South Dakota, as a unit of the national park system. Directs the Secretary to submit such study to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and to the House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, within two years from the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Army to take any action necessary to preserve and protect such site from any adverse impact and to refrain from any activities having a potentially adverse impact on such site until two years from the date of submission of the Secretary's study. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3561 | 95 | s | 3561 | A bill to provide for the protection of the Johnny Sack Cabin, Targhee National Forest in the State of Idaho. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-06 | 1978-10-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with interested organizations, to take necessary action to provide for the protection and maintenance of the Johnny Sack Cabin and associated structures in the Targhee National Forest, in the State of Idaho. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with, or to issue a special use permit to an appropriate person or organization which shall provide such protection and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3551 | 95 | s | 3551 | A Bill to make technical corrections in the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-05 | 1978-10-30 | Public Law 95-553. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Makes technical corrections in the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954. | 2024-08-01T20:11:04Z | |
| 95-hr-14225 | 95 | hr | 14225 | A bill to establish the authorized area of Shenandoah National Park. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-10-04 | 1978-10-04 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7] | VA | R | R000337 | 0 | Limits the authorized area of Shenadoah National Park to the 194,000 acres to which fee simple title is vested in the United States as of the date of enactment of this Act. Prohibits any expansion of such park except by an Act of Congress. | 2024-08-01T20:07:07Z | |
| 95-hr-14198 | 95 | hr | 14198 | A bill to revise the boundaries of the Hampton National Historic Site in the State of Maryland, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-28 | 1978-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 0 | Revises the boundaries of the Hampton National Historic Site to include additional specified lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such lands by donation, purchase, or exchange, and to administer them as part of the Hampton National Historic Site. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:07:07Z | |
| 95-hr-14180 | 95 | hr | 14180 | A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 with respect to designation of lands unsuitable for noncoal mining. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-27 | 1978-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 0 | Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide for the designation of Federal land as unsuitable for noncoal mining if such mining operations could result in irreversible damage to important historical, cultural, scientific or esthetic values or natural systems, or could unreasonably endanger human health and property. | 2024-08-01T20:07:01Z | |
| 95-hres-1378 | 95 | hres | 1378 | A resolution relative to the preservation and restoration of Rhodes Tavern, located in Washington, DC. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-25 | 1978-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 0 | Expresses the strong interest and concern of the House of Representatives in the preservation and restoration of Rhodes Tavern in the District of Columbia, and urges national and local bodies to make every effort to preserve and restore this building to its original condition, or as near thereto as possible. | 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z | |
| 95-hr-14153 | 95 | hr | 14153 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release the condition requiring that a parcel of land conveyed to New York State be used for public purposes and to convey United States mineral interests in the parcel to New York State. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-22 | 1978-09-22 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-39] | NY | D | L000516 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture: (1) to release the condition requiring that a certain parcel of land located in Allegany County, New York, and conveyed to the State of New York be used for public purposes; and (2) to convey United States mineral interests in such parcel to the State of New York, without compensaton and upon payment to the United States of an amount equal to the fair market value of such interests. Requires the State of New York: (1) to agree with the Secretary that it will convey such parcel to the Bellville Wesleyan Church of Canada, New York, for a fair consideration; and (2) to pay into the United States Treasury a sum sufficient to defray specified administrative costs of carrying out this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:59Z | |
| 95-hr-14132 | 95 | hr | 14132 | A bill to amend the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 to permit the Secretary of the Interior to make certain grants in excess of the 50 percent limitation contained in such Act. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-20 | 1978-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to allow the Secretary of the Interior to make certain grants for projects under the Act in excess of 50 percent of the cost of the project. | 2024-08-01T20:07:01Z | |
| 95-hr-14106 | 95 | hr | 14106 | A bill to provide for payments in lieu of taxes to local governments by the Administrator of General Services based upon the amount of certain tax exempt property owned by the United States and foreign governments within such locality. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-18 | 1978-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] | NY | D | W000258 | 6 | Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to make payments to local governments based on the amount of tax exempt public and foreign lands within the boundaries of such governmental units. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 95-hr-14037 | 95 | hr | 14037 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the historic resources of Camden, South Carolina, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-11 | 1978-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5] | SC | D | H000719 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a study of historical Camden, South Carolina, to determine the feasibility and desirability of estabishing such area as a unit of the National Park System, and to transmit such study to the President and specified Congressional committees. | 2024-08-01T20:06:54Z | |
| 95-hr-14038 | 95 | hr | 14038 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Historic Camden National Historic Park, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-11 | 1978-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5] | SC | D | H000719 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Historic Camden National Historic Park, in South Carolina. Directs the Secretary to accept the conveyance of specified lands and buildings owned by the Camden Historical Commission and to designate such lands and buildings as part of the park. Directs the Secretary to administer the park's development in accordance with the Commission's Historic District Master Plan. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:54Z | |
| 95-s-3483 | 95 | s | 3483 | Fishery Conservation Amendments | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-06 | 1978-09-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] | ME | D | H000346 | 0 | Fishery Conservation Amendments - Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to declare the need for a national program to prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, promote the development of the domestic fishing industry and to utilize the full potential of the Nation's fishery resources. Requires programs for fishery conservation and management to take into account the economic impact such plans will have on the fishing industry in that region. Declares the fishery conservation programs shall: (1) utilize all scientific information available; (2) develop the domestic fishing industry; (3) minimize adverse impacts on commercial fishermen; (4) provide the greatest overall benefit to the Nation; and (5) encourage the maximum sustainable yield from the fishing industry. Provides for the total closing of a species to fishing upon the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the appropriate regional council that there is an imminent threat to that species. Declares that the Secretary of State shall coordinate a fishery research program with any relevant State, local, academic, or industry sponsored program. | 2025-09-02T17:14:32Z | |
| 95-s-3484 | 95 | s | 3484 | A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain public lands in San Bernardino County, California to the Town of Red Mountain, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-09-06 | 1978-09-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified public lands in San Bernadino County, California, to the town of Red Mountain, California, within two years of the receipt of the application of an association of the residents of such lands. Specifies the conditions under which such conveyance shall be made. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-sres-547 | 95 | sres | 547 | A resolution relating to the need for the preservation and restoration of Rhodes Tavern in the District of Columbia. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-24 | 1978-08-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Muriel [D-MN] | MN | D | H000956 | 5 | Expresses the strong interest and concern of the Senate in the preservation and restoration of Rhodes Tavern, in the District of Columbia, and urges national and local bodies to make every effort to preserve and restore this building to its original condition, or as near thereto as possible. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3444 | 95 | s | 3444 | To repeal the Color of Title Act; to establish standards and procedures whereby certain persons in adverse possession of public lands may acquire legal title thereto; and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-22 | 1978-08-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 6 | Permits any person, association, partnership or corporation in adverse possession of public lands to obtain a patent to such lands from the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth the information to be included in a petition for such a patent. Directs the Secretary to grant a patent to public lands if the petitioner, the petitioner's ancestors, or grantors have held such lands: (1) under color of title, meaning the semblance or appearance of title; (2) in good faith at the time of acquisition of color of title; (3) peacefully for at least 20 years; and (4) have improved or cultivated such lands. Establishes procedures for the review of such petitions. Directs the Secretary, upon a determination that the petition is sufficient, to issue a patent for the interest claimed in an area of public land 50 acres or less upon the payment of $1.25 or less per acre. Grants the Secretary the option of issuing a patent for more than 50 acres upon the payment of the required fee. Requires the Secretary to obtain the consent of other Federal agencies to a patent award if a claim under this Act interferes with functions of such agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a patent to a comparable tract of land or to pay the fair market value of the interest in the land claimed if such consent is not obtained. Permits the petitioner to elect compensation in lieu of substitute land. Reserves to the United States all mineral interests in any land to which a patent is issued under this Act. Prohibits the issuance of any patent if there is an unadjudicated claim adverse to the petitioner. Establishes jurisdiction in the United States Courts of Appeals for the review of all final actions of the Secretary under this Act. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3440 | 95 | s | 3440 | A bill to transfer the administration of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, to the State of Nevada. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-21 | 1978-08-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] | NV | R | L000148 | 0 | Authorizes the transfer of all control and jurisdiction over the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, to the State of Nevada. Exempts such Refuge from the provisions of specified laws and regulations concerning wildlife management and conservation. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13960 | 95 | hr | 13960 | A bill to amend section 2a of the act of Oct. 20 1976 to revise the formula governing payments under that act [Changes the amount per acre which the Secretary of the Interior must pay to local governments for public lands within the boundaries of such localities]. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] | MT | R | M000139 | 0 | Changes the amount per acre which the Secretary of the Interior must pay to local governments for public lands within the boundaries of such localities. | 2024-08-01T20:06:54Z | |
| 95-hr-13961 | 95 | hr | 13961 | A bill to provide that the computation of the account of payment to any state under that act shall take into account Indian held lands located within such state. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] | MT | R | M000139 | 0 | Amends existing law governing payments made to local governments for public lands within such localities. Redefines "entitlement lands" for purposes of determining eligibility for such payments. | 2024-08-01T20:06:54Z | |
| 95-hr-13972 | 95 | hr | 13972 | A bill to designate the Great Bear Wilderness, Flathead National Forest, and enlarge Bob Marshall wilderness, flathead and Lewis and Clark national forests, state of Montana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-17 | 1978-10-28 | Public Law 95-546. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | Designates specified lands in Montana as the Great Bear Wilderness to be included in the Flathead National Forest, Montana. Enlarges the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana to include specified lands in Montana as a part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. | 2024-08-01T20:06:54Z | |
| 95-s-3429 | 95 | s | 3429 | A bill to designate the Great Bear Wilderness, Flathead National Forest, and enlarge the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Flathead and Lewis and Clark National Forests, State of Montana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 1 | Designates specified lands in Montana as the Great Bear Wilderness, to be included in the Flathead National Forest, Montana. Enlarges the Bob Marshall Wilderness to include specified lands in Montana as a part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3421 | 95 | s | 3421 | A bill to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation specified land and land interests and buildings in the city of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, and to establish such area as the Fort Scott National Historic Site. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13832 | 95 | hr | 13832 | Wood Residue Utilization Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-10 | 1978-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 0 | Wood Residue Utilization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish pilot projects to develop and to test and demonstrate practical application of existing technology for the utilization of wood residues. Permits the Secretary, in the implementation of this Act, to: (1) enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other arrangements; (2) provide technical, financial, and related assistance to Federal, State, and other governmental agencies, public or private institutions, universities, and organizations, business entities, and individuals in the United States; and (3) sell or otherwise dispose of wood residues. Requires non-Federal cooperators in such projects to contribute at least 50 percent of the cost of the plant facilities for the project. Authorizes the appropriation of $7,500,000 annually for the five fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1980. Requires the Secretary to make brief annual reports to Congress on the accomplishments of such projects. | 2025-09-02T17:11:20Z | |
| 95-hr-13806 | 95 | hr | 13806 | Forestry Loan Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5] | LA | D | H000901 | 0 | Forestry Loan Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program of insured or guaranteed loans that will provide annual payments to eligible owners of private forest land. Declares eligible for such program any private individual, group, Indian tribe or other native group, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity who owns 5,000 acres or less of private forest land capable of producing crops of industrial wood; provided, the applicant is unable to obtain sufficient credit elsewhere. Requires borrowers to prepare, keep current, and adhere to an individual forest management plan, developed in cooperation with and approved by the State forester (or equivalent official). Limits eligibility for loans to borrowers whose total indebtedness against real property does not exceed $400,000, or in the case of a guaranteed loan, $500,000. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest on any loan made by specified kinds of banks and lending institutions. Sets a repayment term of up to 40 years, allowing deferral of principal and interest payments for up to 15 years. Lets the interest rate be set by lender and borrower. | 2025-09-02T17:11:20Z | |
| 95-hr-13797 | 95 | hr | 13797 | A bill to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-08 | 1978-10-19 | Public Law 95-484. | House | Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] | KS | R | S000472 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation specified land and land interests and buildings in the city of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, and to establish such area as the Fort Scott National Historic Site. | 2024-08-01T20:06:46Z | |
| 95-hconres-679 | 95 | hconres | 679 | A resolution to prohibit commercial fishing on the Klamath and Trinity rivers of California. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-08-03 | 1978-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 4 | Prohibits commercial fishing on the Klamath and Trinity Rivers in California until it is determined that such fishing will not have an adverse impact on the fishery resource, the subsistence rights of the Turok, Hoopa, and Karok Indians, and on the continuance of reasonable sports fishing for salmon and steelhead trout. | 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z | |
| 95-s-3358 | 95 | s | 3358 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to make studies of means of preventing streambank erosion at historic Blakely, Alabama. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-31 | 1978-07-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000701 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of measures to prevent streambank erosion along the Tensaw River in order to protect Blakeley, Alabama, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-13615 | 95 | hr | 13615 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to make studies of means of preventing streambank erosion at historic Blakely, Alabama. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1] | AL | R | E000084 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of measures to prevent streambank erosion along the Tensaw River, in order to protect Blakeley, Alabama, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 2024-08-01T20:06:38Z | |
| 95-hr-13627 | 95 | hr | 13627 | A bill to establish a Commission to identify, designate, preserve, and protect cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings which are located abroad and which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | R000232 | 0 | Establishes the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Directs the Commission to identify cemeteries, monuments and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage, of United States citizens particularity those which are in danger of deterioration or destruction. Directs the Commission to designate such cemeteries, monuments, and buildings and to encourage foreign governments to preserve them. Requires the Commission to make an annual report on its activities to Congress and the President. | 2024-08-01T20:06:36Z | |
| 95-s-3349 | 95 | s | 3349 | Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000317 | 1 | Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area Act - Establishes the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, in Colorado. Establishes the Arapaho National Recreation Area within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the Colorado Big Thompson project, in Colorado. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Directs the Secretary to administer the Arapaho National Recreation Area to promote public recreation and enjoyment while utilizing the natural resources of the of the area. Provides for the acquisition of lands for the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary to regulate hunting and fishing within the recreation area. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with relevant governmental agencies and private groups in the issuance of permits for facilities and services within the recreation area. Stipulates that jurisdiction over waters within the recreation area shall be determined by existing law. Designates certain lands in the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, as wilderness, to be included in the existing Oregon Islands Wilderness. Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to jointly develop and submit to Congress a report on the suitability or including the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area within the Rocky Mountains National Park. | 2025-09-02T17:14:33Z | |
| 95-s-3351 | 95 | s | 3351 | Public Range Lands Improvement Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Public Range Lands Improvement Act - Requires that an inventory of rangeland conditions and trends be taken in 11 contiguous western States and Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage and improve public rangelands so that they become as productive as feasible in accordance with the rangeland management objectives established through the land use planning process prescribed in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Provides for the funding of such improvements. Sets forth the formula to be used by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior during the grazing years 1979-1985 in setting fees for domestic livestock grazing on public lands. Requires the allotment of at least $10,000,000 for yearly grazing fees to the range betterment fund. Authorizes the Secretaries to develop an experimental program to use grazing fees and other incentives to reward grazing permittees and lessees for good range stewardship. Requires the Secretaries to report to Congress on the results of such program. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue ten year grazing leases or permits except when he has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the establishment of a shorter term is in the interest of sound land management policy. Requires the removal, in a humane manner, of excess wild horses and burrows to restore the ecological balance to an area in which rangeland inventories indicate an overpopulation of such animals. Provides for the adoption and donation of such animals to individuals who have provided humane conditions and care for them for a period of one year. Permits the Secretary of the Interior, upon completion of a satisfactory environmental impact statement and consultation with interested parties, to develop an allotment management plan, as defined by this Act. Requires that the plan be tailored to the specific range conditions of the area covered and that such plan be reviewed periodically for its effectiveness and continued feasibility. Limits the authorit… | 2025-09-02T17:14:27Z | |
| 95-hr-13589 | 95 | hr | 13589 | A bill to designate the Mount Shasta Wilderness, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-25 | 1978-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | J000135 | 0 | Designates specified lands in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California as wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. | 2024-08-01T20:06:37Z | |
| 95-hr-13443 | 95 | hr | 13443 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-07-12 | 1978-07-12 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 0 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish a program whereby any State agency responsible for the management of game fish may apply to the Secretary of the Interior for Federal assistance and cooperation with respect to the preservation of natural game fish streams within such State. Authorizes the Secretary to grant such funds as may be necessary to enable such State to acquire title to or interest in such streams and abutting lands. Requires such State agency to show that it is able to acquire such interests, and that it will maintain the streams and their environs in their natural state as preconditions to the granting of funds under this Act. Permits any State receiving such assistance to regulate the use of such streams. Requires Federal agencies to limit their operations and practices on and over lands within the watershed of any such streams for which assistance and cooperation is granted under this Act. Permits any State to prohibit or limit commercial fishing for a specific species to protect that fishery, except the subsistence and ceremonial fishing by Native Americans pursuant to rights reserved by treaty or statutory law. Establishes penalties for the violation of the fishing prohibition and limitation. Requires any State receiving assistance under this Act to appoint a citizens' advisory committee which shall make an annual report to the Secretary with respect to the status, fees, rules, supervisory practices, and use of such streams. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:05Z | |
| 95-hr-13340 | 95 | hr | 13340 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to regulate the acquisition by foreign fishing vessels, for processing at sea, of fish harvested by United States fishing vessels, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-29 | 1978-07-11 | Measure laid on table in House (provisions inserted in H. R. 10732). | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 19 | (Measure laid on table in House (provisions inserted in H.R. 10782)) Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to include within the definition of fishing under such Act fish processing at sea. Defines the terms United States fish processors and United States harvested fish for purposes of such Act. Provides that United States harvested fish transferred to foreign ships for processing at sea shall be considered as part of the total allowable level of foreign fishing in any fishery subject to the exclusive fishery control of the United States. Revises certain fishing permit requirements for specified foreign fish processing ships at sea in certain United States' fisheries. Prohibits the transfer of United States harvested fish to any foreign ship, within the United States' fishery conservation zone, having the fishing permit required by such Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:18Z | |
| 95-hr-13324 | 95 | hr | 13324 | Wood Residue Utilization Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-28 | 1978-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 0 | Wood Residue Utilization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish pilot projects to develop and to test and demonstrate practical application of existing technology for the utilization of wood residues. Permits the Secretary, in implementation of this Act, to: (1) enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other arrangements; (2) provide technical, financial, and related assistance to Federal, State, and other governmental agencies, public or private institutions, universities, and organizations, business entities, and individuals in the United States; and (3) sell or otherwise dispose of wood residues. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a special fund to carry out the purposes of this Act, into which $15,000,000 from National Forest Fund receipts not otherwise appropriated shall be deposited at the end of each fiscal year from 1979 through 1984. Requires the Secretary to make brief annual reports of such pilot projects to the appropriate committees of Congress. | 2025-09-02T17:11:00Z | |
| 95-hr-13334 | 95 | hr | 13334 | A bill to redesignate the Badlands National Monument as the Badlands National Park, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-28 | 1978-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] | SD | R | P000513 | 0 | Redesignates the Badlands National Monument, South Dakota, as the Badlands National Park. | 2024-08-01T20:06:22Z | |
| 95-hr-13282 | 95 | hr | 13282 | A bill to establish the Mojave National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-26 | 1978-06-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | Establishes the Mojave National Park, California, to preserve the scenic, historic, recreational, natural, and archeological features of the Eastern Mojave Desert. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to revise the park's boundaries, up to a size of 1,500,000 acres. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:06:22Z | |
| 95-hr-13292 | 95 | hr | 13292 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-26 | 1978-06-26 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 1 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish a program whereby any State agency responsible for the management of game fish may apply to the Secretary of the Interior for Federal assistance with respect to the preservation of natural game fish streams within such State. Authorizes the Secretary to grant such funds as may be necessary to enable such State to acquire title to or interest in such streams and abutting lands. Requires such State agency to show that it is able to acquire such interests, and that it will maintain the streams and their environs in their natural state as preconditions to the granting of funds under this Act. Permits any State receiving such assistance to regulate the use of such streams. Requires Federal agencies to limit their operations on and over lands within the watershed of any such streams for which assistance is granted under this Act. Prohibits all commercial fishing on a natural game stream. Allows subsistence and ceremonial taking of fish by Native Americans. Requires any State receiving such assistance to appoint a citizens' advisory committee which shall make an annual report to the Secretary with respect to the status, fees, rules, supervisory practices, and use of such Streams. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:59Z | |
| 95-s-3245 | 95 | s | 3245 | A bill to establish the true location of a portion of northerly boundary of the Angeles National Forest, located in Los Angeles County, California, on the common line between sections 16 and 17, township 4 north, range 10 west, San Bernardino meridian, and to establish the center quarter corner of said section 16. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-26 | 1978-06-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 1 | Relocates a portion of the northerly boundary of the Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles, California. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13277 | 95 | hr | 13277 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-23 | 1978-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 0 | Natural Game Fish Stream Preservation Act - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to establish a program whereby any State agency responsible for the management of game fish may apply to the Secretary of the Interior for Federal assistance with respect to the preservation of natural game fish streams within such State. Authorizes the Secretary to grant such funds as may be necessary to enable such State to acquire title to or interest in such streams and abutting lands. Requires such State agency to make specified showings, including that it is able to acquire such interests, and that it will maintain streams and their environs in their natural state as preconditions to the granting of funds under this Act. Permits any State receiving such assistance to regulate the use of such streams. Requires Federal agencies to limit their operations on and over lands witnin the watershed of any such streams for which assistance is granted under this Act. Provides that if restrictions on the taking of game fish are necessary to ensure natural reproduction and maintenance of the stream, such restrictions shall give priority to recreational fishing before commercial fishing. Requires any State receiving such assistance to appoint a citizens' advisory committee which shall make an annual report to the Secretary with respect to the status, fees, rules, supervisory practices, and use of such streams. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:59Z | |
| 95-s-3242 | 95 | s | 3242 | A bill to designate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to establish the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-23 | 1978-06-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 2 | Provides for the orderly management of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Minnesota. Redesignates specified lands within such area as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the area in accordance with this Act and other wilderness laws. Authorizes the Secretary to permit the use of motor boats and snowmobiles, of specified size and power, on specified lakes and rivers within the area. Entitles owners of resorts and commercial recreational enterprises located on land riparian to specified lakes to require purchase of such establishments by the Secretary if they so desire. Grants the Secretary the right of first refusal as to the sale of any privately owned lands or interests in lands riparian to such lakes. Authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary for such acquisitions. Directs the Secretary to terminate timber sale contracts for timber harvested in the BWCA. Provides for compensation for the termination of such contracts. Requires the Secretary to take ameliorative measures to restore the BWCA to its natural state. Authorizes the replacement of such timber production by means of contracts for timber harvesting on other specified Federal land in Minnesota available for such use. Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, in cooperation with the State of Minnesota, an intensive forest management program within the Superior National Forest and specified Federal lands for the purpose of replacing timber withdrawn from production by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to engage in planting and site preparation and employ 20 additional employees, in the administration of the Superior National Forest. Authorizes appropriations for grants to the State of Minnesota for the development of the commercial softwood timber base on specified lands. Establishes the Boundary Water Canoe Area Mining Protection Area. Incorporates the provisions of Executive Order 10092, relating to reservations of airspace, into this Act. Prohibits mining of m… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13238 | 95 | hr | 13238 | Guayule Rubber Demonstration and Economic Development Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 0 | Guayule Rubber Demonstration and Economic Development Act - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration projects of guayule rubber production and manufacture as an economic development opportunity for the southwestern States. Establishes a National Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary in carrying out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative projects with the Government of Mexico to accomplish this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:01Z | |
| 95-hr-13250 | 95 | hr | 13250 | A bill to improve the Suisun Marsh. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, to enter into a contract with the State of California for the cooperative development of facilities required for the management of fish and wildlife in the Suisun Marsh, Solano County, California. States that such contract shall provide for the transfer of funds from the Bureau to the State of California in an amount sufficient to cover one-half the cost of the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. | 2024-08-01T20:06:22Z | |
| 95-s-3214 | 95 | s | 3214 | A bill to designate certain lands in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, as wilderness. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 1 | Designates specified lands in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas as wilderness, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3232 | 95 | s | 3232 | A bill to designate certain lands within units of the National Park System as wilderness. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-22 | 1978-06-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 0 | Designates the following lands as wilderness, in accordance with the Wilderness Act: (1) Arches National Park, Utah; (2) Big Bend National Park, Texas; (3) Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah; (4) Buffalo National River, Arkansas; (5)_ Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico; (6) Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah; (7) Colorado National Monument, Colorado; (8) Crater Lake National Park, Oregon; (9) Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia; (10) Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado and Utah; (11) Everglades National Park, Florida; (12) Glacier National Park, Montana; (13) Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming; (14) Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas; (15) Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida; (16) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii; (17) Mount Rainier National Park, Washington; (18) North Cascades Complex, Washington; (19) Olympic National Park, Washington; (20) Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona; (21) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado; (22) Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California; (23) Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, North Dakota; (24) Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming; and (25) Zion National Park, Utah. Provides that all Park Service lands representing potential wilderness additions are designated wilderness, subject only to the cessation of all uses prohbited by the Wilderness Act, except that the Secretary of the Interior may: (1) extend grazing permits at Dinosaur National Monument and Grand Teton National Park; (2) extend a missile site permit at Everglades National Park; and (3) permit road realinements at Guadalupe Mountains and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13221 | 95 | hr | 13221 | A bill to extend the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-21 | 1978-10-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98] | NV | D | S000058 | 0 | Extends the boundaries of the Toiyabe National Forest, in Nevada, to include specified lands at Mount Diablo, Meridian, Nevada. Removes the existing limitation of $12,500,000 on funds available for the acquisition of property in the area. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-13160 | 95 | hr | 13160 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Long Island Sound Heritage in the States of Connecticut and New York. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-15 | 1978-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6] | NY | D | W000680 | 2 | Establishes the Long Island Sound Heritage in Connecticut and New York. Designates specified areas to be considered for initial inclusion in the Heritage. Requires the publishing in the Federal Register, of a detailed description of the lands being considered for inclusion in the Heritage. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to maintain close coordination with relevant Federal, State, local and private interests in the development of detailed plans for the acquisition, development and management of the Heritage. | 2024-08-01T20:06:10Z | |
| 95-s-3192 | 95 | s | 3192 | Public Lands Conveyance Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-12 | 1978-06-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] | NV | R | L000148 | 7 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey to each of the several States which have submitted an application meeting specified requirements those public lands which as a result of land grants made to railroads under any Act of Congress or as a result of other specified grants are intermingled with lands not owned by the United States. | 2025-09-02T17:14:21Z | |
| 95-s-3175 | 95 | s | 3175 | A bill to facilitate the exchange of certain lands in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-07 | 1978-06-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified lands to the State of Oregon for purposes of enlarging the Ecola State Park. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-12988 | 95 | hr | 12988 | Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Removal Tax Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-06 | 1978-07-26 | Text inserted in H. R. 3350 as passed House. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 8 | Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act - Title I: Regulation of Exploration and Commercial Recovery by United States Citizens - Disclaims extraterritorial sovereignty by the United States over deep seabeds. Prohibits any United States citizen from engaging in exploration or commercial recovery unless authorized: (1) under a license issued pursuant to this Act; (2) under a license issued by a reciprocating state; or (3) pursuant to an international agreement. Permits the continuation of existing exploration upon timely application for such license. Prohibits interference with the activities of a licensee under this Act. Stipulates activities which are exempted from this Act. Sets forth procedures for the issuance of, and limitations upon, licenses for exploration and commercial recovery under this Act. Declares any United States citizen eligible for a license for exploration. Establishes a formula for the determination of priority of right for issuance. Sets forth findings which must be made prior to issuance of a license of exploration or commercial recovery. Permits modifications or suspension of operations upon order of the Secretary of Commerce. Provides for an antitrust review by the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of any such license application. Stipulates procedures and effects of denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations for the implementation of this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare an environmental impact statement with respect to the areas likely to be developed by United States citizens. Specifies criteria for the size of areas of exploration or commercial recovery. Requires the Secretary to impose performance requirements upon licensees. Permits relinquishment or surrender of such licenses. Requires certain record keeping, environmental impact statements, navigational safety procedures and disclosure by licensees. Prohibits licensees from interfering with reasonable uses of the seas. Permits the Secretary to monit… | 2025-09-02T17:10:56Z | |
| 95-hr-12919 | 95 | hr | 12919 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to increase the voting membership of the Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-01 | 1978-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 2 | Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to increase the voting membership of the Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council from 13 to 17. Stipulates that at least two members shall be from each of the States of California, Oregon, and Washington, and that one member may be from Idaho. Declares the intent of Congress under such Act regarding certain fishing considerations in inland waters. | 2024-08-01T20:05:59Z | |
| 95-hr-12938 | 95 | hr | 12938 | Uranium Mill Site Restoration Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-06-01 | 1978-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2] | UT | R | M000143 | 18 | Uranium Mill Site Restoration Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wyoming and any other State determined to be in a similar situation for the restoration of abandoned uranium mill sites. Directs the Secretary to restore such sites if the States fail to do so and to conduct a pilot study in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah of possible health hazards to persons living or working near such sites. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish regulations and standards to assure that the public safety and health and the environment are not impaired by the remedial action undertaken pursuant to this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:48Z | |
| 95-hr-12900 | 95 | hr | 12900 | Historic Properties Improvement Loan Insurance Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-31 | 1978-09-20 | Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1591. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 9 | Historic Properties Improvement Loan Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to include nonresidential as well as residential structures within the definition of historic structures, for which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may insure rehabilitation loans. Provides for the designation of a "registered historic district" in accordance with a State or local statute, if such statute is certified as acceptable by the Secretary of the Interior. Increases the limit on the size of a loan financing a historic structure preservation which may be insured under this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:47Z | |
| 95-hr-12864 | 95 | hr | 12864 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to improve the procedures relating to the approval of fishery management plans, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-25 | 1978-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1] | ME | R | E000175 | 0 | Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to add to its purposes the establishment of Regional Fishery Management Councils as the primary bodies for the preparation of fishery management plans. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to review any such plan immediately upon receipt. Establishes a procedure to be followed for review by the affected Regional Council of plans not approved by the Secretary. Authorizes any Council to prepare an emergency plan if such Council finds that an emergency involving a fishery resource exists. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a Foreign Fishing Enforcement Fund consisting of fees paid to the Secretary by foreign fishing vessels for fishing permits. Requires the Secretary to use the moneys in the fund only to enforce the provisions of the Act with respect to foreign fishing. | 2024-08-01T20:05:58Z | |
| 95-hr-12865 | 95 | hr | 12865 | A bill to modify the boundaries of the San Juan and San Isabel National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-25 | 1978-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Evans, Frank E. [D-CO-3] | CO | D | E000240 | 0 | Modifies the exterior boundaries of the San Juan and San Isabel National Forests in the State of Colorado as shown on the U.S. Forest Service maps dated March 1978. Includes such lands falling within these modified boundaries within the National Forest System. | 2024-08-01T20:06:02Z | |
| 95-hr-12829 | 95 | hr | 12829 | A bill to expedite the issuance of certain coal or lignite leases at Camp Swift, Texas, under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-23 | 1978-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 0 | Amends the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to provide that in the case of Camp Swift, Texas, no action shall be required to be taken under specified provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (relating to environmental impact statements) with respect to the issuance of coal or lignite leases to governmental entities for electrical energy production under acquired lands set apart for military or naval purposes. | 2024-08-01T20:06:01Z | |
| 95-hr-12805 | 95 | hr | 12805 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 in order to regulate the acquisition by foreign fishing vessels, for processing at sea, of fish harvested by U.S. fishing vessels. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-22 | 1978-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 5 | Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to include within the definition of fishing under such Act fish processing at sea. Defines the terms United States fish processors and United States harvested fish for purposes of such Act. Excludes United States harvested fish transferred to foreign ships for processing at sea from consideration as part of the total allowable level of foreign fishing in any fishery subject to the exclusive fishery control of the United States. Includes certain tariffs on fish and fish products imposed by a foreign nation as a factor to be considered in determining individual foreign fishing allocations in such United States' fisheries. Revises certain fishing permit requirements for specified foreign fish processing ships at sea in certain United States' fisheries. Prohibits the transfer of United States harvested fish to any foreign ship (1) not within the United States' fishery conservation zone; and (2) not having the fishing permit required by such Act. | 2024-08-01T20:05:58Z | |
| 95-hr-12745 | 95 | hr | 12745 | A bill to designate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to establish the Boundary Waters Canoe Area National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] | CA | D | B001156 | 9 | Establishes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area National Recreation Area, in Minnesota. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the areas. Directs the Secretary to restrict motorboat usage on specified lakes and rivers within the wilderness. Permits certain owners of commercially operated resorts to require the Secretary to purchase their interests. Permits such owners to retain a limited area for personal use. Directs affected owners to offer the Secretary the right of first refusal to purchase specified lands. Directs the Secretary to terminate, within a year, the timber sale contracts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Provides for compensation for the termination of such contracts. Establishes procedures for the management of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area National Recreation Area. Prohibits mining in the wilderness and recreation areas and provides for the acquisition of any mining or mineral rights therein. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with the State of Minnesota in the administration of the areas covered by this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall effect rights established by the treaties of the United States. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a comprehensive management plan concerning the areas. Establishes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area National Recreational Area Advisory Commission to assist and advise the Secretary concerning the management of the areas. | 2024-08-01T20:06:02Z | |
| 95-hr-12759 | 95 | hr | 12759 | A bill to amend Section 510(b)(5) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify the exchange provision in the alluvial valley floor prohibition. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] | WY | D | R000421 | 0 | Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to: (1) direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant priority to those land transactions under the alluvial valley floors exchange program of such Act in which the United States would acquire land possessing scenic, historical, cultural, wildlife or recreational values; (2) permit the Secretary to exchange Federal coal mining interests for private lands adjacent to an alluvial valley floor which possess unique environmental values; (3) require the Secretary, in assessing the value of the lands, to include the value of the legal and financial commitments made by the owner or lessee prior to January 1, 1977; and (4) authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:05:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12763 | 95 | hr | 12763 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Trails West National Historical Park in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands and interests in specified areas of Nebraska and to establish the Trails West National Historical Park in Nebraska once sufficient lands have been acquired. Creates a Trails West National Historical Park Advisory Commission. | 2024-08-01T20:05:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12772 | 95 | hr | 12772 | A bill to facilitate the exchange of certain lands in the state of Oregon and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-09-30 | Public Law 95-394. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified lands to the State of Oregon for purposes of enlarging the Ecola State Park. | 2024-08-01T20:05:54Z | |
| 95-s-3094 | 95 | s | 3094 | Artificial Marine Reef Fishing Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] | FL | D | S000962 | 1 | Artificial Marine Reef Fishing Act - Declares it a purpose of this Act to establish a network of artificial fishery habitats in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, to make grants to certain States enumerated in the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to develop artificial marine fisheries in the territorial waters of such States and to develop such habitats in the fishery conservation zone off the coasts of such States. Requires each fishery management council established under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to establish a fishery management plan for each habitat established under this Act in the Councils' region. Authorizes an appropriation of $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1979-1983 to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:14:18Z | |
| 95-s-3098 | 95 | s | 3098 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act in order to give effect to the Reciprocal Fisheries Agreement for 1978 between the United States and Canada. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-17 | 1978-05-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 0 | Amends the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act to give effect to the Reciprocal Fisheries Agreement between the United States and Canada for 1978. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 95-hr-12724 | 95 | hr | 12724 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to allow the use of wildlife refuge lands for passage of pipelines, power lines, and telephone lines, in all cases in which the proposed route of such a line crosses private lands as well as refuge lands. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-15 | 1978-05-15 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] | MN | R | S000795 | 2 | States that if the proposed route of a pipeline, powerline, or telephone line crosses privately owned land and crosses any area within the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the use of, or grant easements for, the passage of such line across such area. | 2024-08-01T20:05:51Z | |
| 95-s-3082 | 95 | s | 3082 | A bill to amend the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-15 | 1978-06-14 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 12637 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 3 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology with amendment, S. Rept. 95-924) Amends the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954 to define: (1) "fishery conservation zone of the United States" to mean the zone established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, and (2) "fishing vessel" to mean vessels engaged in the catching, processing, or transporting of fish in the Convention area (North Pacific Ocean waters and adjacent seas), or vessels outfitted for such activities, or vessels in normal support of such a vessel. Requires that of the four commissioners, appointed by the President, to serve on the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission, one shall be a resident of the State of Washington and two shall be residents of the State of Alaska. Amends such Act to authorize the Secretary of State (under present law the President), with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce, to accept or reject certain recommendations made by the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission. Amends such Act to require the Secretary of Commerce: (1) to enforce all provisions of this Act and the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean; and (2) to adopt regulations, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to carry out the objectives of this Act and the Convention. Stipulates that the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall enforce this Act. Specifies certain enforcement powers granted to enforcement officers. Allows enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of the Convention or this Act in the Convention area outside the U.S. fishery conservation zone and similar zones of Canada and Japan. Includes among the powers granted such officers, the power to board any vessel of Canada or Japan fishing for anadromous species and to inspect such vessel. Makes it unlawful for any person to violate any provision of th… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 95-hr-12703 | 95 | hr | 12703 | Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-12 | 1978-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act - Title I: National Park System - Designates specified public lands in Alaska to be included as units of the National Park System. Title II: National Wildlife Refuge System - Establishes specified areas in Alaska as units of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Title III: National Wild and Scenic Rivers System - Lists rivers in Alaska which shall be wild rivers for purposes of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Designates other rivers for study for inclusion as wild and scenic rivers. Title IV: National Forest System Adds specified lands to the Tongass and Chugach National Forest in Alaska. Title V: Designation of Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Area Provisions - Designates as wilderness areas certain areas with the National Park System, and the National Wildlife Refuge System. Designates other areas for study for designation as wilderness areas. Title VI: Subsistence; Fish and Wildlife Management Permits the establishment of subsistence management zones and prescribes conditions under which subsistence uses may be permitted. Title VII: Cooperative Study and Planning Commission - Provides for the establishment of the Alaska Cooperative Study and Planning Commission to study, plan, and make recommendations concerning proposed land and resource uses in Alaska. Title VIII: Implementation of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska Statehood Act - Conveys to each Village Corporation for a Native Village all right, title, and interest of the United States to the surface estate in the land and submerged lands under water areas within the township within which such village is located. Lists certain exceptions to such conveyance. Conveys to each Native Corporation and Native Group established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act all lands which they are entitled to receive under such Act. Establishes the Alaska Native Land Bank Program, which will permit a Native Corporation to place up to 90 percent of its undeveloped and unimproved land ho… | 2025-09-02T17:10:41Z | |
| 95-hjres-895 | 95 | hjres | 895 | A resolution to bar the Secretary of Commerce from issuing permits under the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to foreign processing vessels for the purpose of receiving and processing fish harvested by vessels of the United States during 1978. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-10 | 1978-05-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 3 | Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from issuing permits pursuant to the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976 which authorize foreign vessels to receive or process fish harvested by vessels of the United States within the fisheries conservation zone during 1978. | 2024-08-01T19:57:19Z | |
| 95-hr-12625 | 95 | hr | 12625 | Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-09 | 1978-05-19 | Text as amended inserted in H.R. 39 as passed House. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 4 | Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act - Title I: Findings, Policy, and Definitions - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress that: (1) it is necessary to immediately designate public lands in Alaska for inclusion in the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Forest, National Trails, and National Wilderness Preservation Systems; (2) intangible values shall be considered on an equal basis with quantifiable values, sound ecological principles shall be adhered to, and full public participation shall be encouraged in the planning, management, and administration of these conservation system units; (3) the public should have access to the public lands in Alaska, including access to those public lands which constitute conservation system units, consistent with the purposes for which those units are established; (4) those persons now dependent upon subsistence use of the public lands in Alaska should be enabled to continue in that lifestyle, to the extent possible, and within conservation system units, in a manner consistent with the purposes for which the units are established or expanded; and (5) in carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Federal Government, is to give continuing consideration to the interest of the State of Alaska and its subdivisions and the Native Corporations in maintaining a viable economy and providing employment for citizens of Alaska. Excludes land selections of the State of Alaska which have been tentatively approved under the Alaska Statehood Act, as well as certain other selections, from the definition of "public lands. Title II: National Park System - Establishes as units of the National Park System: (1) Aniakchak National Monument and Aniakchak National Preserve; (2) Bering Land Bridge National Preserve; (3) Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Cape Krusenstern National Preserve; (4) Gates of the Arctic National Park and Gates of the Arctic National Preserve; (5) Kenai Fjords National Park; (6) Kobuk Valley National Park; (7) Lake… | 2025-09-02T17:10:41Z | |
| 95-hr-12630 | 95 | hr | 12630 | A bill to provide for the regulation of foreign fish processing vessels in the Fishery Conservation Zone, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-09 | 1978-05-09 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act: (1) to delete from the definition of fishing any operations at sea in support of or in preparation for catching or harvesting fish; and (2) to delete processing vessels from the definition of fishing vessels. Defines process or processing as any treatment of fish in preparation for commercial use. Defines a processing vessel as any vessel used to process, store, refrigerate or transport fish products. Prohibits any foreign processing fishing vessels from fishing within the fishery conservation zone unless such vessel has a valid permit issued pursuant to the Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to approve any application for a foreign processing vessel that proposes to receive fish harvested by vessels of the United States unless United States processing capability is adequate for processing the fish harvested from the fishery involved. | 2024-08-01T20:05:50Z | |
| 95-hr-12637 | 95 | hr | 12637 | A bill to amend the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-09 | 1978-07-28 | Public Law 95-326. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 2 | (House agreed to certain Senate amendments with amendments) Amends the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954 to define: (1) "fishery conservation zone of the United States" to mean the zone established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, and (2) "fishing vessel" to mean vessels engaged in the catching, processing, or transporting of fish in the Convention area (North Pacific Ocean waters and adjacent seas), or vessels outfitted for such activities, or vessels in normal support of such a vessel. Provides that the United States shall be represented on the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission (INPFC) by not more than four United States Commissioners appointed by the President. Requires that of the four commissioners appointed by the President to serve on the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission, one shall be a resident of the State of Washington and two shall be residents of the State of Alaska. States that such Commissioners shall appoint an Advisory Committee, members of which shall have knowledge or experience with respect to the fisheries covered by the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean. Stipulates that such members shall be officers or employees of State fishery agencies except that two-thirds of the membership shall be residents of Alaska. States that not more than five members of the Committee shall be paid transportation expenses or per diem. Amends such Act to authorize the Secretary of State (under present law the President), with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce, to accept or reject certain recommendations made by the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission. Amends such Act to require the Secretary of Commerce (1) to enforce all provisions of this Act and the International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the North Pacific Ocean, and (2) to adopt regulations in consultation with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to carry out the objectives o… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 95-s-3050 | 95 | s | 3050 | Fishery Conservation Amendments Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-09 | 1978-06-15 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 5 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-935) Fishery Conservation Amendments Act - Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act: (1) to delete from the definition of fishing any operations at sea in support of or in preparation for catching or harvesting fish; and (2) to delete processing vessels from the definition of fishing vessels. Defines process or processing as any method of freezing, canning, smoking, salting, drying, or other treatment of fish in preparation for commercial use. Defines a processing vessel as any vessel or craft used to process, store, refrigerate or transport fish or fish products. Amends such Act to declare the sense of Congress that each governing international fishery agreement (GIFA) include a binding commitment, on the part of each foreign nation its processing vessels as well as fishing vessels, and the owner or operator of any such vessel to comply with the terms and conditions of the GIFA and regulations promulgated thereunder. Includes processing vessels in the requirement (1) that the foreign nation and the owners or operators of all fishing vessels of that nation assume responsibility for the reimbursement of United States citizens for any loss of, or damage to, their fishing vessels, fishing gear or catch which is caused by such vessel; and (2) that the foreign nation, when issued permits for its vessels, shall deliver the permit promptly to the vessels. Requires the Secretary of State, in allocating the total allowable level of foreign fishing, to consider any applicable tariff or nontariff condition on the importation of fish or fish products from the United States that are greater than those imposed by the United States. Amends such Act to require that each preliminary management plan require processing vessels, as well as fishing vessels, to obtain a permit from the Secretary of Commerce. Requires the Secretary of State, upon request of and in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce,… | 2025-09-02T17:14:18Z | |
| 95-s-3052 | 95 | s | 3052 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the St. Joe River in Idaho as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-09 | 1978-05-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 1 | Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain portions of the Saint Joe River in the vicinity of Saint Joe, Idaho, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated up to $1,100,000 for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands for such river. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-12559 | 95 | hr | 12559 | Native Latex Commercialization Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-04 | 1978-09-19 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 1816 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 3 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1512) Native Latex Commercialization Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate and carry out research culminating in the commercialization of latex from Parthenium or other hydrocarbon containing plants. Establishes a National Advisory Committee to assist the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to maintain a bank of research data on native latex. Directs the Secretary to conduct, promote, and sponsor basic and applied research and technology to develop methods for large scale culturing of plantations and the production of latex from such crops. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative projects with the Government of Mexico to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct specified activities to promote the development of native latex. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:35Z | |
| 95-hr-12571 | 95 | hr | 12571 | A bill to amend the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act in order to give effect to the Reciprocal Fisheries Agreement for 1978 between the United States and Canada. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-04 | 1978-07-01 | Public Law 95-314. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 2 | Amends the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act to give effect to the Reciprocal Fisheries Agreement between the United States and Canada for 1978. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 95-hr-12531 | 95 | hr | 12531 | A bill to amend the Great Lakes Fisheries Act of 1956 in order to require the preparation of a comprehensive report concerning the conservation and management of the Great Lakes fisheries, to establish a hatchery and a fisheries monitoring program for the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Amends the Great Lakes Fisheries Act of 1956 to require the United States Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to prepare a preliminary report containing (1) a description of each Great Lakes fishery, (2) a description and an assessment of Great Lakes conservation and management being implemented by the States involved in the fishery, (3) an evaluation of each Great Lakes fishery maximum yield, water and air pollution effects on such fisheries, and potential for new fisheries, and (4) recommendations for conservation and management actions which should be implemented by the Great Lakes States. Stipulates that each Great Lakes State which establishes and implements a fisheries monitoring program meeting the requirements of this Act shall be eligible for funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to construct the Great Lakes fish hatcheries. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the construction, and to select the locations, of such fish hatcheries. | 2024-08-01T20:05:42Z | |
| 95-hr-12536 | 95 | hr | 12536 | National Parks and Recreation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-03 | 1978-07-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] | CA | D | B001156 | 22 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #532 (341-61)) National Parks and Recreation Act - =Title I: Development Ceiling Increases= - Makes specific increases in the limitations on funds for development within 34 units of the National Park System and affiliated areas. =Title II: Acquisition Ceiling Increases= - Raises the limitations on appropriations for the acquisition of lands within five units of the National Park System. Expresses the intent of Congress that all land acquisition of specified areas of the national park system be completed, subject to specific statutory limitation, within four complete fiscal years following the effective date of this Act. =Title III: Boundary Changes= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enlarge the boundaries of 18 units of the National Park System and authorizes appropriations of specified amounts of acquisition of lands by reason of such revisions. States it is the policy of Congress that wilderness, wildlife conservation, and park and recreation values of United States property be conserved, enhanced, and developed. Provides that the Secretary, the Administrator of General Services, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall establish a system to permit full and early opportunity for studies of the suitability of Federal real property for implementation of the congressional policy. Redesignates the City of Refuge National Historical Park as the Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Deeds a lot on Black Hammock Island, Florida, to the National Park Foundation, to be sold at fair market value. Adds lands to the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Pennsylvania. Revises the boundaries of: (1) Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Wyoming; (2) Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, North Dakota and Montana; (3) Boston National Historical Park; (4) Gateway National Recreation Area, New York, to add Sailors Snug Harbor; (5) Petersburg National Battlefield, … | 2025-09-02T17:10:37Z | |
| 95-hr-12550 | 95 | hr | 12550 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Ebey's Landing National Historical Park in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-03 | 1978-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands in Puget Sound, Washington, for the preservation of the Central Whidbey Island Historic District. Designates such property the Ebey's Landing National Historical Park. Empowers the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Washington, its political subdivisions, corporations, associations, or individuals for preservation of nationally significant historic sites. | 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z | |
| 95-s-3033 | 95 | s | 3033 | Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-03 | 1978-06-07 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 11777 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 1 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 11777 passed in lieu) Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial, technical, and other assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials for: (1) the rural forestry assistance program; (2) the forestry incentive program; (3) insect and disease control; (4) urban and community forestry assistance programs; (5) fire prevention and control in rural communities and areas; (6) fire prevention and control on non-Federal forest and rural lands; (7) forest resources management and planning assistance programs; and (8) cooperative technology implementation programs. Establishes within the Treasury of the United States a special rural fire disaster fund. Permits the Secretary to make consolidated payments to a State in lieu of functional cost-sharing mechanisms, formulas, or agreements. Requires annual reports to Congress on these programs. Provides that contracts and cooperative and other agreements executed under the authority of specified Acts, or portions thereof, repealed by this Act, shall remain in effect until amended or terminated by provisions of law. Makes this Act effective October 1, 1978. | 2025-09-02T17:14:16Z | |
| 95-s-3034 | 95 | s | 3034 | Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-03 | 1978-06-07 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 11778 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 95-880) Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act - Establishes a program of investigations, experiments, tests, and other activities necessary to obtain, analyze, demonstrate, and disseminate scientific information about protecting, managing, and utilizing forest and rangeland renewable resources in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Specifies the content of renewable resource management, environmental protection, utilization, and assessment research fields. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish forest and rangeland research facilities and to make competitive grants to public and private institutions and agencies and to individuals to further such research activities. Directs the Secretary to make and keep current a comprehensive survey and analysis of the present and prospective conditions of and requirements for the renewable resources of the forests and rangelands of the United States and of the supplies of such renewable resources. Authorizes such appropriations as may be necessary. Repeals the McSweeney-McNary Act of 1928. Stipulates that contracts and cooperative agreements under such Act shall remain in effect until revoked or amended by their own terms or by law. Authorizes the Secretary to issue rules and regulations to coordinate title XIV of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 with, and to implement the provisions of, this Act. Makes funds appropriated under the authority of the McSweeny-McNary Act available for expenditure for programs authorized by this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:14:16Z | |
| 95-s-3020 | 95 | s | 3020 | A bill to provide for the conveyance to the Holmes County School District of all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a certain tract of land in Holmes County, Mississippi. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-02 | 1978-05-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] | MS | D | E000018 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specified lands to the Holmes County School District, in Holmes County, Mississippi. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 95-hr-12434 | 95 | hr | 12434 | A bill to establish the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore in the State of California, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-05-01 | 1978-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] | CA | D | B000318 | 10 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore. Places various administrative responsibilities with the Secretary. Abolishes the Channel Islands National Monument. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the State of California, the Secretary of Transportation, and local agencies to plan a coordinated public and private transportation system to and within the Park. Directs the Secretary to make and submit a study as to the design, construction, and operation of a public scenic transportation system with the Park area and to implement the construction and operation of such system unless either House of Congress passes a resolution against such construction. Establishes the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore Advisory Commission. | 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z | |
| 95-hr-12417 | 95 | hr | 12417 | National Reserves System Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | National Reserves System Act - States the purpose of this Act is to establish the National Reserves System for the protection of outstanding ecological, scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational landscapes through new local-State-Federal partnerships. Establishes a National Reserves Council whose duties are to receive and evaluate proposals for feasibility studies and implement such studies, make recommendations, review management programs, and coordinate Federal programs for the approval of such areas to be designated as National Reserve Planning Areas. Sets criteria for recommending such areas so designated. Requires the establishment of State and local planning and management agencies, except by written request for a waiver from a Governor, which, as single units or multijurisdictional bodies have the authority to plan, implement, and manage prospective National Reserves. Authorizes the Council to designate areas as National Reserve Planning Areas, after which financial, technical, and other assistance is to be provided. Stipulates that such assistance and services to any agency or State not exceed: (1) 75 percent of the cost of developing the management program of such prospective National Reserve; or (2) $500,000. Designates the Pine Barrens, New Jersey, as a National Reserve Planning Area. Prescribes guidelines for the use of agencies in developing management programs for prospective reserves. Authorizes the Council to review, approve, and monitor such programs. Empowers the Council and other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to provide grants, loans, licenses, and permits to agencies implementing approved management programs. Allows such grants to be used in the acquisition of or interests in lands, compensation to landowners, payments in lieu of taxes to local governments, and other expenses incurred. Conveys lands acquired by the Council to such National Reserves provided the title to such lands so conveyed reverts to the United States upon notification. Establishes a National Re… | 2025-09-02T17:10:34Z | |
| 95-hr-12422 | 95 | hr | 12422 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Walnut Street Theatre, a national landmark, for inclusion as a national historic site in Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 6 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, for inclusion in the Independence Historical Park in that city. | 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z | |
| 95-hr-12423 | 95 | hr | 12423 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Establishes as a National Historic Reserve the Central Whidbey Island Historic District, as depicted on the map entitled "Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve," to preserve and commemorate the exploration and settlement of the Puget Sound area of Washington. Provides for the transfer of management of reserve areas to the county government if appropriate regulations are established. Authorizes Federal grants by the Secretary of the Interior to the county for personnel, facility, preservation, and other administrative costs. | 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z | |
| 95-s-3002 | 95 | s | 3002 | A bill to modify a portion of the south boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-09-30 | Public Law 95-399. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 0 | Modifies the southern boundary of the Salt River Maricopa Indian Reservation, Arizona. Declares that the United States shall have all rights and interests in specified lands including portions of the Arizona Canal right-of-way within the boundaries of the Salt River Indian Reservation and other reclamation project lands. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 95-s-3006 | 95 | s | 3006 | Fisherman's Training and Development Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Fisherman's Training and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a Fisherman's Training and Development Office. Establishes an Advisory Council on Fisherman's Training and Development. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement an orientation program for use at the elementary and secondary level to stimulate interest in a fisheries career; and (2) enter into contracts with vocational schools or community colleges to operate pilot projects for technical training for a fisheries career, and for upgrading the training and skills of working fisherman. Authorizes the Secretary to award graduate and undergraduate scholarships for fisheries- related studies. | 2025-09-02T17:14:10Z | |
| 95-s-3008 | 95 | s | 3008 | Uranium Mill Site Restoration Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-27 | 1978-04-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 8 | Uranium Mill Site Restoration Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to States, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, to carry out abandoned uranium mill site restoration plans. Sets forth grant application requirements. Requires States submitting applications to acquire the land upon which the tailings and abandoned millsite are located prior to release of grant funds. Requires sale of the site within three years after restoration and payment or title transfer to the Secretary. Sets forth procedures for site restoration on Indian lands. Provides for direct restoration action by the Secretary upon a State's failure to act within three years or upon direct request. Makes the Secretary responsible, in such cases, for restoring background radiation levels, disposing of uranium mill tailings, and monitoring of site radiation levels. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish regulations assuring that the public health and the environment are not impaired by remedial actions taken pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to conduct a pilot study of uranium mill site radiation in Salt Lake City, Utah,and report the findings to Congress. | 2025-09-02T17:14:13Z | |
| 95-hr-12383 | 95 | hr | 12383 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey additional real property of the United States to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission for use as a permanent site for the Alabama Space Science Exhibit. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-26 | 1978-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] | AL | D | F000208 | 6 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey specified lands to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission for use as a permanent site for the Alabama Space Science Exhibit. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 95-hr-12398 | 95 | hr | 12398 | A bill to correct the map entitled "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area" which accompanied the Act of December 31, 1975. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-26 | 1978-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Ullman, Al [D-OR-2] | OR | D | U000004 | 0 | Corrects the map of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area to specify that the boundary between Saulsberry and Freezeout Saddles is the hydrologic divide. | 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z | |
| 95-s-2994 | 95 | s | 2994 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission certain additional real property for use by such commission as a part of the permanent site of the Alabama Space Science Exhibit. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-26 | 1978-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] | AL | D | A000127 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission specified additional real property for use by such Commission as a part of the permanent site of the Alabama Space Science Exhibit. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 95-s-2996 | 95 | s | 2996 | A bill to correct the map entitled "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area" which accompanied the Act of December 31, 1975. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-26 | 1978-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Corrects the map of the Hells Canyon National Recreation area to specify that the boundary between Saulsberry and Freezeout Saddles is the hydrologic divide. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-hr-12328 | 95 | hr | 12328 | A bill to authorize a study for the purpose of determining the feasibility and desirability of designating the Overmountain Men Victory Trail as a national scenic trail. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-25 | 1978-04-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] | NC | R | B000966 | 2 | Amends the National Trails System Act by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of designating the Overmountain Men Victory Trail in the States of Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as a national scenic trail. | 2024-08-01T20:05:38Z | |
| 95-hr-12344 | 95 | hr | 12344 | A bill to modify a portion of the south boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1978-04-25 | 1978-09-19 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 3002 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Rhodes, John J. [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | R000188 | 3 | Modifies the southern boundary of the Salt River Maricopa Indian Reservation, Arizona. Declares that the United States shall have all rights and interests in specified lands including portions of the Arizona Canal right-of-way within the boundaries of the Salt River Indian Reservation and other reclamation project lands. | 2024-08-01T20:05:38Z |
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