HR 1487
106th Congress
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National Monument NEPA Compliance Act
Introduced: April 20, 1999
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Became law
Mar 28, 2000
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Mar 28, 2000
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-250. Minority views filed.
Oct 20, 1999
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 27, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 24, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 24, 1999
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on final passage on H.R. 1487 by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hansen objected to the voice vote pending the absence of a quorum. Further proceedings on the bill were postponed until later in the legislative day and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Sep 24, 1999
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.
Sep 24, 1999
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 24, 1999
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1487.
Sep 24, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Vento.
Sep 24, 1999
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1487.
Sep 24, 1999
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Miller to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 24, 1999
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 296 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 24, 1999
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 296. (consideration: CR H8635-8645, H8657)
Sep 24, 1999
Rule H. Res. 296 passed House.
Sep 24, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1487 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is open to amendments. The rule makes in order the Committee on Resources amendment in the nature of a substitute as an original bill for purpose of amendment.
Sep 24, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 1999
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 2 (Roll no. 444).
Sep 24, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 2 (Roll no. 444).
Sep 21, 1999
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 296 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1487 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is open to amendments. The rule makes in order the Committee on Resources amendment in the nature of a substitute as an original bill for purpose of amendment.
Jul 22, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
Jul 22, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-252.
Jun 30, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 8.
Jun 24, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 17, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 26, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 26, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Apr 22, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 20, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E712)
Apr 20, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1999 | House · vote #444 | On Passage | Passed | 408–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
National Monument NEPA Compliance Act - Amends the Antiquities Act of 1906 to treat all national monument declarations as major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Requires that: (1) environmental impact statements be prepared for such monuments; (2) time be allotted for public review and comment on the statements; and (3) if the President directs, for a maximum 24-month period, emergency withdrawal of lands to protect resources on them during deliberations on a proposal to declare them a national monument.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1