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Bill113th CongressFiled Jun 5, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2259

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 4, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.

What just happenedMar 5, 2014

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Daines, Steve [R-MT-At Large](R-MT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateMar 5, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMar 4, 2014
  • Reported in HouseFeb 28, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2013
  1. Mar 5, 2014Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.

  2. Mar 4, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2127)

  3. Mar 4, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2127)

  4. Mar 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.

  5. Mar 4, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2126-2128)

  6. Mar 4, 2014FloorH30300

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

  7. Feb 28, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.

  8. Feb 28, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-370.

  9. Feb 28, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-370.

  10. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  13. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

  14. Oct 3, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  15. Jun 10, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  16. Jun 10, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  17. Jun 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  18. Jun 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jun 5, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 4, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 28, 201417

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.

Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2013

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 — Informed