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Bill105th CongressFiled Sep 18, 1997Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2493

Forage Improvement Act of 1997

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 30, 1997)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands

Title II: Miscellaneous

Forage Improvement Act of 1997 - Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands - Sets forth the application of this title under specified laws to grazing management on Federal lands administered by the Secretary of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management lands), the Secretary of Agriculture (Forest Service lands), and certain other U.S. lands.

(Sec. 102) Defines specified terms, including "sixteen contiguous Western States" (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).

(Sec. 103) States that monitoring of conditions on Federal lands within grazing allotments shall be: (1) performed by Federal, State, or local personnel, grazing permittees and lessees, or professional consultants; and (2) site specific, scientific, and conducted according to regional or State criteria.

(Sec. 104) Prohibits grazing permit subleasing for livestock not owned or controlled by the permittee or lessee.

(Sec. 105) Permits an allotment plan or grazing permit to include a written agreement with a qualified permittee or lessee for outcome-based standards.

(Sec. 106) States that the fee for each animal unit month (as defined in this Act) in a grazing fee year shall equal the 12-year average of the total gross beef cattle production value (as determined by the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service) for the 12 preceding years multiplied by the 12-year average six-month Treasury bill new issue rate, divided by 12. Establishes a separate fee for foreign-owned or -controlled grazing permits or leases.

Exempts an animal from being counted that is less than six months old on the date it begins grazing and is the progeny of a fee-paid animal if it is removed from such grazing land before reaching 12 months old.

Directs the Economic Research Service to continue to compile and report the gross value of beef cattle production as currently published.

Title II: Miscellaneous - States that this Act shall become effective on the first day of the first grazing season after the date of enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 202) Directs the Secretaries to publish implementing regulations within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

What just happenedSep 21, 1998

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-338. Minority views filed.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2](R-OR)Sponsor
34 cosponsors8 D26 R
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  1. Sep 21, 1998Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-338. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 21, 1998Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-338. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 18, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589.

  4. Sep 18, 1998Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 18, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 1, 1998Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 29, 1998Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Nov 3, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  9. Oct 31, 1997IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Oct 30, 1997FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  11. Oct 30, 1997FloorH38310

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

  12. Oct 30, 1997FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 549).

  13. Oct 30, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 549).

  14. Oct 30, 1997FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  15. Oct 30, 1997FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  16. Oct 30, 1997FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2493.

  17. Oct 30, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 284, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith of Oregon amendment.

  18. Oct 30, 1997FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  19. Oct 30, 1997FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Nussle to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  20. Oct 30, 1997FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 284 and Rule XXIII.

  21. Oct 30, 1997FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2493 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed 3 hours. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources no printed in the bill. Before consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider the amendmtn printed in the report accompanying this resolution, debatable for 10 minutes.

  22. Oct 30, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 284. (consideration: CR H9735-9764)

  23. Oct 30, 1997FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 284 passed House.

  24. Oct 28, 1997FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 284 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2493 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed 3 hours. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources no printed in the bill. Before consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider the amendmtn printed in the report accompanying this resolution, debatable for 10 minutes.

  25. Oct 24, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

  26. Oct 24, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-346, Part II.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Oct 24, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-346, Part II.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Oct 24, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 105-346, Part I.

    Agriculture Committee
  29. Oct 24, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 105-346, Part I.

    Agriculture Committee
  30. Oct 22, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Oct 22, 1997CommitteeH19200

    Committee Motion to Reconsider the Previous Recorded Vote of Oct 8, 97.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Oct 8, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 3.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Oct 8, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Sep 24, 1997CommitteeH13000

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Agriculture Committee
  35. Sep 24, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  36. Sep 24, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  37. Sep 19, 1997CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Sep 18, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Agriculture

    Agriculture Committee
  39. Sep 18, 1997IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  40. Sep 18, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Resources

    Natural Resources Committee
  41. Sep 18, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  42. Sep 18, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 30, 199736

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands

Title II: Miscellaneous

Forage Improvement Act of 1997 - Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands - Sets forth the application of this title under specified laws to grazing management on Federal lands administered by the Secretary of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management lands), the Secretary of Agriculture (Forest Service lands), and certain other U.S. lands.

(Sec. 102) Defines specified terms, including "sixteen contiguous Western States" (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).

(Sec. 103) States that monitoring of conditions on Federal lands within grazing allotments shall be: (1) performed by Federal, State, or local personnel, grazing permittees and lessees, or professional consultants; and (2) site specific, scientific, and conducted according to regional or State criteria.

(Sec. 104) Prohibits grazing permit subleasing for livestock not owned or controlled by the permittee or lessee.

(Sec. 105) Permits an allotment plan or grazing permit to include a written agreement with a qualified permittee or lessee for outcome-based standards.

(Sec. 106) States that the fee for each animal unit month (as defined in this Act) in a grazing fee year shall equal the 12-year average of the total gross beef cattle production value (as determined by the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service) for the 12 preceding years multiplied by the 12-year average six-month Treasury bill new issue rate, divided by 12. Establishes a separate fee for foreign-owned or -controlled grazing permits or leases.

Exempts an animal from being counted that is less than six months old on the date it begins grazing and is the progeny of a fee-paid animal if it is removed from such grazing land before reaching 12 months old.

Directs the Economic Research Service to continue to compile and report the gross value of beef cattle production as currently published.

Title II: Miscellaneous - States that this Act shall become effective on the first day of the first grazing season after the date of enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 202) Directs the Secretaries to publish implementing regulations within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

Introduced in HouseSep 18, 199700

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands

Title II: Miscellaneous

Forage Improvement Act of 1997 - Title I: Management of Grazing on Federal Lands - Sets forth requirements for grazing on Federal lands concerning: (1) monitoring and inspection; (2) subleasing; and (3) fees and charges.

Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to jointly establish and operate a Resource Advisory Council on a State, regional, or local level to provide related land use and management assistance.

Title II: Miscellaneous - Sets forth effective date and implementing regulation provisions.