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Bill113th CongressFiled May 23, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2197

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 4, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.

What just happenedJul 23, 2014

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1](D-ME)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Referred in SenateMar 5, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMar 4, 2014
  • Reported in HouseSep 20, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2013
  1. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  2. Mar 5, 2014IntroReferral

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

  3. Mar 4, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2139)

  4. Mar 4, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2139)

  5. Mar 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2197.

  6. Mar 4, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2139-2141)

  7. Mar 4, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Sep 20, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.

  9. Sep 20, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-223.

  10. Sep 20, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-223.

  11. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  14. Jun 4, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  15. May 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  16. May 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 23, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 4, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 20, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.

Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2013

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 — Informed