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Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Introduced: May 16, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 6, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 5, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 5, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4255-4256)
Jul 5, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4255-4256)
Jul 5, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5244.
Jul 5, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4255-4257)
Jul 5, 2016
Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 1, 2016
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.
Jul 1, 2016
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.
Jun 15, 2016
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2016
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
May 24, 2016
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 16, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:

  • the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
  • the proposed boundaries;
  • a visitor center and educational facilities; and
  • ensuring public access to the Memorial.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

(Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

What's happening now July 6, 2016

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3153 Related bill Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and Castaic Wilderness Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Brownley, Julia
California · May 16, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5244: Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5244/
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