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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires…

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1654) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 20, 2017 Introduced by: Newhouse, Dan Republican · Washington See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 21, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2017
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 185 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5005)
Jun 21, 2017
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 312). (consideration: CR H5017)
Jun 21, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5017-5018)
Jun 21, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 392, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Jun 21, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 392.
Jun 21, 2017
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5005-5013)
Jun 20, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Jun 20, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1873 and 1654, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and have specified amendments.
Jun 20, 2017
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-186, by Mr. Newhouse.
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 21, 2017 House · vote #313 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 230185 See who voted →
Jun 21, 2017 House · vote #312 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 229186 See who voted →
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1654) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing.
What's happening now June 21, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 392: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1654) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, and for other purposes.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-392/
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"H. Res. 392: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1654) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, and for other purposes.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-392/.
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H. Res. 392, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-392/.
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[H. Res. 392: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1873) to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1654) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate Federal and State permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-392/)
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