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HR 1141 112th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Forests, forestry, trees Government studies and investigations Northern Mariana Islands Parks, recreation areas, trails

Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act

Introduced: March 16, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 2012
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jan 24, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 23, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 23, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 100 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H87)
Jan 23, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H91-92)
Jan 23, 2012
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.
Jan 23, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1141.
Jan 23, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H87-88)
Jan 23, 2012
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 20, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Jul 20, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-167.
Jun 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2011
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
May 4, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 16, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 16, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E502)
Mar 16, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 23, 2012 House · vote #6 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 278–100 See who voted →
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Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) study and report to Congress on the suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on the island of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System; and (2) consider management alternatives for Rota.

What's happening now March 7, 2012

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
Austria, Steve
· Mar 16, 2011
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 16, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1141: Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1141/
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