HR 2181
116th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
New Mexico
Oil and gas
Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019
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34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 31, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 30, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 30, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 597).
Oct 30, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 174 (Roll no. 597).
Oct 30, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 222 (Roll no. 596).
Oct 30, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Oct 30, 2019
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington 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 bill from going into effect if the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Governor of New Mexico, determines that the state of New Mexico would incur a loss of revenue in relation to the permanent withdrawal under the bill.
Oct 30, 2019
Mr. Arrington moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H8638)
Oct 30, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 30, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2181.
Oct 30, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Arrington amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Arrington demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Oct 30, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 656, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington Amendment No. 4.
Oct 30, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Oct 30, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 656, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar Amendment No. 3.
Oct 30, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 656, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar Amendment No. 2.
Oct 30, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 656, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Amendment No. 1.
Oct 30, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2181.
Oct 30, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 656 and Rule XVIII.
Oct 30, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Oct 30, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 823, H.R. 1373 and H.R. 2181. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 823, H.R. 1373 and H.R. 2181. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from November 1, 2019 through November 11, 2019.
Oct 30, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 656. (consideration: CR H8622-8640; text: CR H8631-8632)
Oct 29, 2019
Rule H. Res. 656 passed House.
Oct 28, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 656 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 823, H.R. 1373 and H.R. 2181. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 823, H.R. 1373 and H.R. 2181. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from November 1, 2019 through November 11, 2019.
Oct 4, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-224.
Oct 4, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
Jul 17, 2019
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 5, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Apr 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2019 | House · vote #597 | On Passage | Passed | 245–174 | See who voted → |
| Oct 30, 2019 | House · vote #596 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 199–222 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019
This bill withdraws any federal lands and interests that are within the boundaries of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area and any land or interest located in such area which is acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill from
- entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
- location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
- operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
The Department of the Interior may convey the federal lands to, or exchange such lands with, an Indian tribe in accordance with an approved resource management plan.
Certain oil and gas leases for federal lands on which drilling options have not started before the end of the primary term of the applicable lease and that are not producing oil or gas in paying quantities
- must terminate by operation of law pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act and federal regulations, and
- may not be extended by Interior.
Any portion of federal land subject to such a lease that has been terminated, relinquished, or acquired by the United States shall also be withdrawn as described above.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.