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National Landscape Conservation System Act

Introduced: April 24, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 43 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
Apr 10, 2008
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
Apr 9, 2008
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 278 - 140 (Roll no. 174).
Apr 9, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 9, 2008
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 212 (Roll no. 173). (consideration: CR H2117)
Apr 9, 2008
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2117)
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Cannon motion to recommit.
Apr 9, 2008
Floor summary: DEBATE - The instructions contained in the motion seek to add language to the bill stating that nothing in this Act shall affect the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment within the National Landscape Conservation System.
Apr 9, 2008
Mr. Cannon moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
Apr 9, 2008
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. (text: CR H2105)
Apr 9, 2008
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 9, 2008
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2016.
Apr 9, 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Apr 9, 2008
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 9, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2112-2119)
Apr 9, 2008
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2016 as unfinished business.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Walden amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pearce demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Altmire amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Altmire demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Altmire amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Cannon amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
Apr 9, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1084, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.
Apr 9, 2008
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2016.
Apr 9, 2008
The Speaker designated the Honorable Tim Holden to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 9, 2008
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1084 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 9, 2008
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2016 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
Apr 9, 2008
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1084. (consideration: CR H2099-2112)
Apr 9, 2008
Rule H. Res. 1084 passed House.
Apr 8, 2008
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1084 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2016 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. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
Apr 1, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
Apr 1, 2008
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-561.
Mar 12, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 13.
Mar 12, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 2008
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 7, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 26, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 24, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 24, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 9, 2008 House · vote #174 On Passage Passed 278–140 See who voted →
Apr 9, 2008 House · vote #173 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 208–212 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 8

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.

5 agreed to 2 failed 1 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 987 — An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 110-573 to strike the Stee ns Mountain Cooperative Management… Withdrawn Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 986 — An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 110-573 to provide that in clusion in the National Landscape … Agreed to Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 985 — An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-573 to provide that the bill does not in any way limit ac… Agreed to Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 984 — An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-573 to provide that in clusion in the National Landscape … Agreed to Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 983 — An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-573 to strike Section 3(c)(2) and inserts language direct… Failed Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 982 — An amendment numbered 3 in House Report 110-573 to strike the preamble to the establishment of the National L… Failed Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 981 — An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-573 to provide that the National Landscape Conservation S… Agreed to Apr 9, 2008
HAMDT 980 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-573 to reiterate that nothing in the bill shall impede ef… Agreed to Apr 9, 2008
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Landscape Conservation System Act - Establishes in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the National Landscape Conservation System (thus, enacting into law the National Landscape Conservation System [NLCS] created by BLM in 2000) in order to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations.

Requires that the NLCS include each of the following areas administered by BLM: (1) each area that is designated as a national monument, a national conservation area, a wilderness study area, a national scenic trail or historic trail designated as a component of the National Trails System, a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, or a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) any area designated by Congress to be administered for conservation purposes, including the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (as designated under the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000), the Headwaters Forest Reserve, the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and any additional area designated by Congress for inclusion in the NLCS.

Prohibits anything in this Act from: (1) being construed to enhance, diminish, or modify any law or proclamation under which the components of the NLCS specified above were established, or are managed, including, but not limited to, the Alaska National Interest Land Conservation Act, the Wilderness Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Trails System Act, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976; (2) creating a federal cause of action based on inclusion within the NLCS; (3) intending to additionally restrict or hinder energy development within such system; (4) affecting the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the several states to manage, control, or regulate fish and resident wildlife under state law or regulations, including the regulation of, or access to, hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting on BLM-managed public land; (5) limiting access to such activities; (6) affecting current grazing rights or operations due to inclusion in the NLCS; and (7) impeding any efforts by the Department of Homeland Security to secure U.S. borders.

What's happening now April 10, 2008

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1139 Identical bill National Landscape Conservation System Act
  • HRES 1084 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for ot…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 10
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jan 15, 2008
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Nov 8, 2007
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Oct 2, 2007
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 2007
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 7, 2007
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jul 17, 2007
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 10, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 23, 2007
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Apr 24, 2007
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 24, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2016: National Landscape Conservation System Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2016/
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