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Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

Introduced: February 13, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 15, 2008
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
Oct 24, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 23, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 23, 2007
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Oct 23, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Oct 23, 2007
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 994).
Oct 23, 2007
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11907)
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new subsection to motorize access in emergencies.
Oct 23, 2007
Mr. Lamborn moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11907-11908; text: CR H11907)
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment.
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1011.
Oct 23, 2007
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Oct 23, 2007
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 763. (consideration: CR H11900-11908; text of measure as introduced: CR H11900-11902; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11902-11903)
Oct 23, 2007
Rule H. Res. 763 passed House.
Oct 22, 2007
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 763 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Oct 5, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Oct 5, 2007
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Sep 4, 2007
House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2007.
Sep 4, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-315, Part I.
Jun 28, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 28, 2007
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 28, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 10, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Feb 21, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Feb 13, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 23, 2007 House · vote #994 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Passed 236–178 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 2

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.

2 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 861 — At the end of section 2, add the following new subsection: (e) MOTERIZED ACCESS IN EMERGENCIES.--. Agreed to Oct 23, 2007
HAMDT 860 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-403 to change the boundary of the Brush Mountain East wil… Agreed to Oct 23, 2007
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness.

Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area"; and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Specifies that the Potential Wilderness Area be designated as wilderness and included in Kimberling Creek Wilderness on the earlier of: (1) the date on which the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in such Area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act have been removed; or (2) five years after enactment of this Act.

Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Authorizes the Secretary to only allow such uses of the Scenic Areas as will further the purposes for which they are established.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Instructs the Secretary to establish the trail plan in consultation with interested parties. Requires the Secretary to report on the implementation of such plan, including the identification of priority trails for development.

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail along the southern boundary of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness connecting to forest development road 49352 in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, mining, mineral and geothermal leasing.

Permits motorized access to lands designated as wilderness or a wilderness study area by this Act when required in connection with an emergency involving the health and safety of persons, including search and rescue efforts or a response to an Amber Alert.

What's happening now April 15, 2008

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 570 Identical bill Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2008
  • HRES 763 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to designate additional National Forest System lands in the State o…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Feb 13, 2007
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