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Public Law113th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 291Became Law

Black Hills Cemetery Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 25, 2014)

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

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.

Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

What just happenedJul 25, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-131.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large](R-SD)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in SenateMay 7, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 6, 2013
  • Reported in HouseApr 9, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
  • Public LawJul 26, 2014
  1. Jul 25, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-131.

  2. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-131.

  3. Jul 25, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 15, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 15, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Jul 9, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Jul 9, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364)

  11. Jul 9, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4355-4364)

  12. May 7, 2013IntroReferral

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

  13. May 6, 2013FloorH38310

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

  14. May 6, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 2 (Roll no. 130). (text: CR H2410)

  15. May 6, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 2 (Roll no. 130).(text: CR H2410)

  16. May 6, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2413)

  17. May 6, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. May 6, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 291.

  19. May 6, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2410-2411)

  20. May 6, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Apr 9, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.

  22. Apr 9, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-26.

  23. Apr 9, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-26.

  24. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  25. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  27. Jan 31, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  28. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  29. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 25, 201449

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

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.

Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 9, 201482

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

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.

Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

Passed House without amendmentMay 6, 201381

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

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.

Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

Reported to House without amendmentApr 9, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.

Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing specified community cemeteries, all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries.