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Bill104th CongressFiled Jan 17, 1995Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 536

To extend indefinitely the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to collect a commercial operation fee in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 14, 1995)

Prohibits, as of noon on September 30, 2005, the use of Highway 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by commercial vehicles when such use is not connected with the operation of the Area. Allows an exception for commercial vehicles serving businesses located within or in the vicinity of the Area.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, until such time, to collect a commercial user fee of up to $25 per trip from commercial vehicles using the Highway.

What just happenedApr 7, 1995

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 7, 1995Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.

  2. Apr 7, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-46.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Apr 7, 1995Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-46.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Mar 29, 1995Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 16, 1995Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Mar 15, 1995IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 14, 1995FloorH38800

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

  8. Mar 14, 1995FloorH38310

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

  9. Mar 14, 1995FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 401 - 22 (Roll No. 233).

  10. Mar 14, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 401 - 22 (Roll No. 233).

  11. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  12. Mar 14, 1995FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  13. Mar 14, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  14. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3104-3105, H3117)

  15. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30300

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

  16. Feb 28, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 30.

  17. Feb 28, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-57.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 28, 1995Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-57.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Feb 15, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Feb 15, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jan 26, 1995CommitteeH23000

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. Jan 26, 1995CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  23. Jan 24, 1995CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Jan 18, 1995CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jan 18, 1995CommitteeH11000

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  26. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 14, 199536

Prohibits, as of noon on September 30, 2005, the use of Highway 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by commercial vehicles when such use is not connected with the operation of the Area. Allows an exception for commercial vehicles serving businesses located within or in the vicinity of the Area.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, until such time, to collect a commercial user fee of up to $25 per trip from commercial vehicles using the Highway.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 28, 199517

Prohibits, as of noon on September 30, 2005, the use of Highway 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by commercial vehicles when such use is not connected with the operation of the Area. Allows an exception for commercial vehicles serving businesses located within or in the vicinity of the Area.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, until such time, to collect a commercial user fee of up to $25 per trip from commercial vehicles using the Highway.

Introduced in HouseJan 17, 199500

Increases from $10 to $25 per trip the amount authorized to be collected by the Secretary of the Interior as a commercial operations fee for the use of Highway 209 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Extends indefinitely the authority to collect such fee.

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