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Bill105th CongressFiled Mar 19, 1997Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1127

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 7, 1997)

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends the Antiquities Act to prohibit the President from issuing a proclamation designating more than 50,000 acres in a single State in a single calendar year as a national monument until 30 days after the President has transmitted the proposed proclamation to the Governor of the affected State. Provides that the proclamation shall cease to be effective two years after it is issued unless the Congress has approved it by joint resolution.

What just happenedApr 30, 1998

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1](R-UT)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 R
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  1. Apr 30, 1998Committee

    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
  2. Feb 12, 1998Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  3. Oct 9, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  4. Oct 8, 1997IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 7, 1997FloorH38800

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

  6. Oct 7, 1997FloorH38310

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

  7. Oct 7, 1997FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 495).

  8. Oct 7, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 495).

  9. Oct 7, 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.

  10. Oct 7, 1997FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Oct 7, 1997FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1127.

  12. Oct 7, 1997FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - The Chair announced the unfinished business to be requests for recorded votes on the Vento and Hansen amendments, which were postponed from the previous day.

  13. Oct 7, 1997FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  14. Oct 7, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8500-8502)

  15. Oct 6, 1997FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1127 as unfinished business.

  16. Oct 6, 1997FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  17. Oct 6, 1997FloorH32340

    Mr. Hansen moved that the Committee rise.

  18. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Hansen amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Miller (CA) requested a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, further proceedings were postponed.

  19. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hansen amendment.

  20. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (CA) amendment.

  21. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Vento amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment not was agreed to. Mr. Vento requested a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, further proceedings were postponed.

  22. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 256, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vento amendment.

  23. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

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

  24. Oct 6, 1997FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Vince Snowbarger to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  25. Oct 6, 1997FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 256 and Rule XXIII.

  26. Oct 6, 1997FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1127 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. 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 now printed in the bill. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.

  27. Oct 6, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 256. (consideration: CR H8398-8413)

  28. Oct 1, 1997FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 256 passed House.

  29. Sep 29, 1997FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 256 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1127 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. 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 now printed in the bill. No amendment to the committee amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.

  30. Jul 21, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.

  31. Jul 21, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-191.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jul 21, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-191.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Jul 17, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5451-5452)

  34. Jun 25, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jun 25, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. May 21, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. May 8, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  38. May 8, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  39. May 7, 1997CommitteeH13000

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Apr 29, 1997CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  41. Mar 25, 1997CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  42. Mar 25, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  43. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  44. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  45. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 7, 199736

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends the Antiquities Act to prohibit the President from issuing a proclamation designating more than 50,000 acres in a single State in a single calendar year as a national monument until 30 days after the President has transmitted the proposed proclamation to the Governor of the affected State. Provides that the proclamation shall cease to be effective two years after it is issued unless the Congress has approved it by joint resolution.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 21, 199717

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law (the Antiquities Act) to require an Act of Congress and prior consultation by the Secretary of the Interior with the Governor of the affected State before presidential establishment of a national monument of more than 50,000 acres in such State in a single calendar year.

Introduced in HouseMar 19, 199700

National Monument Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law (the Antiquities Act) to require an Act of Congress and prior consultation by the Secretary of the Interior with the Governor of the affected State before presidential establishment of a national monument of more than 5,000 acres.