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HR 2156 115th Congress House Water Resources Development California Congressional oversight Dams and canals Floods and storm protection Forests, forestry, trees Historical and cultural resources Monuments and memorials Parks, recreation areas, trails

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Introduced: April 26, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
Nov 14, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-360.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 15, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-526.
Jul 12, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 11, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5414-5415)
Jul 11, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5414-5415)
Jul 11, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2156.
Jul 11, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5414-5416)
Jul 11, 2017
Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 11, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
Jul 11, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-210.
Jun 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 26, 2017
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 Forest Service must manage the memorial.

(Sec. 4) Within three years of this bill's enactment, USDA must submit to Congress 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) Within four years of this bill's enactment, USDA must develop a management plan for the monument. USDA must 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.

What's happening now November 14, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Brownley, Julia
California · Apr 26, 2017
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