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Bill102th CongressFiled Mar 21, 1991Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1592

Big Thicket National Preserve Addition Act of 1992

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 7, 1992)

Big Thicket National Preserve Addition Act of 1992 - Expands the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, through the addition of specified lands in Hardin, Polk, and Tyler Counties, Texas. Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior to exchange commercial timberlands within and in the vicinity of the Preserve.

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) from acquiring a specified area owned by the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation or its subsidiary, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., without the owner's consent as long as the area is used exclusively as a youth camp.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 8, 1992

By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-473.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2](D-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Oct 8, 1992Floor

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-473.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Oct 8, 1992Committee14900

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-473.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Oct 8, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  5. Oct 7, 1992Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  6. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.

  7. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    Amendment SP 3428 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  8. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    Amendment SP 3428 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Bumpers.

  9. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  10. Sep 24, 1992Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.

  11. Sep 24, 1992Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 24, 1992Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 22, 1992Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 19, 1992Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-667.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  15. Feb 6, 1992Committee

    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
  16. Nov 28, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  17. Nov 27, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 25, 1991IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  19. Nov 23, 1991FloorH38310

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

  20. Nov 23, 1991FloorH37300

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

  21. Nov 23, 1991Floor8000

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

  22. Nov 23, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  23. Nov 23, 1991FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  24. Nov 23, 1991FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  25. Nov 22, 1991CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 210.

  26. Nov 22, 1991CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-352.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Nov 22, 1991Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-352.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Nov 13, 1991CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Nov 13, 1991CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Nov 7, 1991CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  31. Nov 7, 1991CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  32. Sep 17, 1991CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  33. Apr 17, 1991CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Mar 28, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Mar 21, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Mar 21, 1991IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. Mar 21, 1991IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 7, 199235

Big Thicket National Preserve Addition Act of 1992 - Expands the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, through the addition of specified lands in Hardin, Polk, and Tyler Counties, Texas. Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior to exchange commercial timberlands within and in the vicinity of the Preserve.

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) from acquiring a specified area owned by the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation or its subsidiary, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., without the owner's consent as long as the area is used exclusively as a youth camp.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House amendedNov 23, 199136

Big Thicket National Preserve Addition Act of 1991 - Expands the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, through the addition of specified lands in Hardin, Polk, Tyler, Orange, and Jasper Counties, Texas.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire scenic easements on privately-owned undeveloped lands within the boundaries of the specified units added to the Preserve by this Act.

Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior to exchange commercial timberlands within and in the vicinity of the Preserve.

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from acquiring a specified area owned by the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation or its subsidiary, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., without the owner's consent as long as the area is used exclusively as a youth camp.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMar 21, 199100

Big Thicket National Preserve Addition Act of 1991 - Expands the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, through the addition of specified lands in Hardin, Polk, Tyler, Orange, and Jasper Counties, Texas. Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior to exchange commercial timberlands within and in the vicinity of the Preserve.

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) from acquiring a specified area owned by the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation or its subsidiary, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., without the owner's consent as long as the area is used exclusively as a youth camp.

Requires the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees, with recommendations of: (1) alternative means of preserving the scenic integrity of the Village Creek and Big Sandy Corridor units; and (2) the costs associated with implementing such alternatives.

Authorizes appropriations.