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HR 986 110th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Connecticut Water Resources Development Watersheds Wild rivers

Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced: February 12, 2007 Introduced by: Courtney, Joe Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 3, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Aug 1, 2007
Received in the Senate.
Jul 31, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 31, 2007
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 172 (Roll No. 767). (text: CR H8951-8952)
Jul 31, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9225-9226)
Jul 31, 2007
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 225 (Roll no. 766). (consideration: CR H9229)
Jul 31, 2007
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9225)
Jul 31, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit federal funds to be used to condemn land to carry out the purposes of this Act or the amendment mabe by subsection (b).".
Jul 31, 2007
Mr. Pearce moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H9223-9225; text: CR H9223)
Jul 31, 2007
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9223)
Jul 31, 2007
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 986.
Jul 31, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9223-9225)
Jul 30, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 986.
Jul 30, 2007
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jul 30, 2007
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8950-8957; text of measure as introduced: CR H8950-8951)
Jul 30, 2007
Rule H. Res. 580 passed House.
Jul 27, 2007
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jul 11, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 173 (Roll no. 615). (text: CR 7/10/2007 CR H7440-7441)
Jul 11, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7627-7628)
Jul 10, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 10, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 986.
Jul 10, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7440-7443)
Jul 10, 2007
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 10, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Jul 10, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-220.
May 2, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 2, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 19, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 19, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 15, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Feb 12, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 31, 2007 House · vote #767 On Passage Passed 253–172 See who voted →
Jul 31, 2007 House · vote #766 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 200–225 See who voted →
Jul 11, 2007 House · vote #615 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 239–173 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 727 — An amendment in the nature of a substitute considered as adopted and made in order as an original text. Pending —
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system (the system) certain segments of the main stem and specified tributaries of the Eightmile River, Connecticut.

Declares that such segments shall be managed in accordance with the Eightmile River Watershed Management Plan and such amendments as the Secretary of the Interior determines are consistent with this Act.

Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirements for a comprehensive management plan required under the Act.

Instructs the Secretary to coordinate management responsibilities regarding the Eightmile River with the Eightmile Coordinating Committee, as specified in the Plan.

Allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements for administration and for assistance, advice, and cooperation to plan, protect, and manage river resources with the state of Connecticut, the towns of Salem, Lyme, and East Haddam, and appropriate local planning and environmental organizations. Requires the agreements to be consistent with the Plan and allows provisions for federal assistance.

Prohibits the Eightmile River from being administered as part of the National Park System or being subject to related regulations.

Deems: (1) the zoning ordinances adopted by the towns, in effect as of December 8, 2005, to satisfy the standards and requirements under the Act regarding the prohibition on federal acquisition of lands by condemnation for inclusion in any wild, scenic, or recreational river area; and (2) such towns to be "villages" for such purposes. Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire lands for purposes of the Act to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the owner's consent and subjects it to the additional criteria set forth in the Plan.

Recognizes specified tributaries of the Eightmile River watershed as integral to the protection and enhancement of the river and watershed.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 3, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2739 Related bill Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008
  • S 553 Related bill Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act
  • HRES 580 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segment…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 12, 2007
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Feb 12, 2007
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 12, 2007
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