HR 2087
112th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Land transfers
Virginia
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land situated in the Atlantic District, Accomack County, Virginia.
Introduced: June 2, 2011
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31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 20, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2012
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 164 (Roll no. 117).
Mar 20, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 164 (Roll no. 117).
Mar 20, 2012
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 226 (Roll no. 116). (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
Mar 20, 2012
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1418)
Mar 20, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanchez, Loretta 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 to prohibit the sale or use of land for adult entertainment or by foreign governments.
Mar 20, 2012
Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H1418; text: CR H1418)
Mar 20, 2012
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 of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1415)
Mar 20, 2012
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1417)
Mar 20, 2012
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2087.
Mar 20, 2012
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished question was on the adoption of amendments which had previously been debated and on which further proceedings were postponed.
Mar 20, 2012
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 587, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) No. 2 amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 20, 2012
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Mar 20, 2012
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 587, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
Mar 20, 2012
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2087.
Mar 20, 2012
The Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 20, 2012
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 587 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 20, 2012
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2087 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 open to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill as original text for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record dated March 19, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
Mar 20, 2012
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 587. (consideration: CR H1411-1420)
Mar 20, 2012
Rule H. Res. 587 passed House.
Mar 19, 2012
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 587 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2087 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 open to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill as original text for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record dated March 19, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
Jan 18, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
Jan 18, 2012
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-369.
Nov 17, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 11.
Nov 17, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2011
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Sep 15, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 2, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 2, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2012 | House · vote #117 | On Passage | Passed | 240–164 | See who voted → |
| Mar 20, 2012 | House · vote #116 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 180–226 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to remove all deed restrictions, including easements and covenants, described in a specified quitclaim deed from the United States to Accomack County, Virginia, relating to a parcel of land consisting of approximately 31.6 acres situated in the Atlantic District of the county.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1