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National Monument Fairness Act of 1997

Introduced: March 19, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 42 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 1998
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior and Office of Management and Budget.
Feb 12, 1998
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.
Oct 9, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Oct 8, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 7, 1997
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Oct 7, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 7, 1997
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1127.
Oct 7, 1997
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - The Chair announced the unfinished business to be requests for recorded votes on the Vento and Hansen amendments, which were postponed from the previous day.
Oct 7, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 495).
Oct 7, 1997
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8500-8502)
Oct 7, 1997
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Oct 7, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 1997
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 6, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1127 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.
Oct 6, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hansen amendment.
Oct 6, 1997
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1127 as unfinished business.
Oct 6, 1997
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 6, 1997
Mr. Hansen moved that the Committee rise.
Oct 6, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Hansen amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Miller (CA) requested a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, further proceedings were postponed.
Oct 6, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (CA) amendment.
Oct 6, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 256. (consideration: CR H8398-8413)
Oct 6, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Vento amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment not was agreed to. Mr. Vento requested a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, further proceedings were postponed.
Oct 6, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vento amendment.
Oct 6, 1997
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Oct 6, 1997
The Speaker designated the Honorable Vince Snowbarger to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Oct 6, 1997
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 256 and Rule XXIII.
Oct 1, 1997
Rule H. Res. 256 passed House.
Sep 29, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 256 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1127 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.
Jul 21, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
Jul 21, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-191.
Jul 17, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5451-5452)
Jun 25, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 8, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 1997
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Apr 29, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 25, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Mar 19, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 19, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 7, 1997 House · vote #495 On Passage Passed 229–197 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 2 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 417 — An amendment in the nature of a substitute to require Congress to pass, within two years, a resolution agreei… Agreed to Oct 7, 1997
HAMDT 415 — An amendment to eliminate the provision in the bill requiring the President to obtain the approval of Congres… Failed Oct 7, 1997
HAMDT 416 — Amendment sought to require that the President consult with the governor of the State in which a proposed mon… Failed Oct 6, 1997
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law (the Antiquities Act) to require an Act of Congress and prior consultation by the Secretary of the Interior with the Governor of the affected State before presidential establishment of a national monument of more than 5,000 acres.

What's happening now April 30, 1998

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior and Office of Management and Budget.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 477 Identical bill National Monument Fairness Act of 1997
  • HRES 256 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1127) to amend the Antiquities Act to require an Act of Congress and the …
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Apr 10, 1997
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