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Bill104th CongressFiled Jan 4, 1995Animals
H.R. 238

Ozark Wild Horses Protection Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 28, 1996)

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allow free-roaming horses in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Wild Horse League or another qualified nonprofit entity: (1) to provide for cost-effective management of such horses; and (2) which limits Federal expenditures to the cost of monitoring the agreement.

Directs the Secretary to issue permits for adequate pastures to accommodate the historic population level of the free-roaming horse herd which shall be at least the number of horses in existence on this Act's enactment but not more than 50.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing, assisting in, or permitting the removal of any free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundary of the Riverways unless: (1) the entity with whom the Secretary enters into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) the number of such horses exceeds 50; or (3) such action is necessary in an emergency to protect public health and safety.

Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as creating additional liability for the United States for any property damage caused by the horses.

What just happenedJun 28, 1996

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8](R-MO)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jun 28, 1996Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.

  2. Jun 28, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jun 28, 1996Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jun 20, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 19, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Mar 20, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 7, 1996Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  8. Mar 5, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Nov 9, 1995Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  10. Nov 8, 1995IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Nov 7, 1995FloorH38310

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

  12. Nov 7, 1995FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Nov 7, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Nov 7, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  15. Nov 7, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11796-11798)

  16. Nov 7, 1995FloorH30300

    Mr. Cooley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Oct 30, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

  18. Oct 30, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-296.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Oct 30, 1995Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-296.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Aug 2, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Aug 2, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jul 18, 1995CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  23. Jul 18, 1995CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. May 18, 1995CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Jan 12, 1995CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jan 12, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jan 5, 1995IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)

  28. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 28, 199601

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allow free-roaming horses in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Wild Horse League or another qualified nonprofit entity: (1) to provide for cost-effective management of such horses; and (2) which limits Federal expenditures to the cost of monitoring the agreement.

Directs the Secretary to issue permits for adequate pastures to accommodate the historic population level of the free-roaming horse herd which shall be at least the number of horses in existence on this Act's enactment but not more than 50.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing, assisting in, or permitting the removal of any free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundary of the Riverways unless: (1) the entity with whom the Secretary enters into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) the number of such horses exceeds 50; or (3) such action is necessary in an emergency to protect public health and safety.

Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as creating additional liability for the United States for any property damage caused by the horses.

Passed House amendedNov 7, 199536

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allow free-roaming horses in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Wild Horse League or another qualified nonprofit entity: (1) to provide for cost-effective management of such horses; and (2) which limits Federal expenditures to the cost of monitoring the agreement.

Directs the Secretary to issue permits for adequate pastures to accommodate the historic population level of the free-roaming horse herd which shall be at least the number of horses in existence on this Act's enactment but not more than 50.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing, or assisting in or permitting the removal of, any free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundary of the Riverways unless the entity with whom the Secretary enters into the agreement substantially fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement or in the case of an emergency.

Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as creating additional liability for the United States for any property damage caused by the horses.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 199500

Ozark Wild Horses Protection Act - Revises provisions setting forth the purposes for establishing the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, to include the protection and preservation of free-roaming horses. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from removing, or allowing or assisting in the removal of, free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundaries of the Riverways, except in medical emergencies or natural disasters.