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Bill113th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3008

To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in Los Padres National Forest in California, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jan 27, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 16, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), if the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California, offers to convey to the Secretary a parcel of non-federal land that is acceptable to the Secretary and the Secretary accepts the offer, to convey approximately five acres of certain identified National Forest System land in Santa Barbara County to the Foundation.

Subjects the land exchange to provisions under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 related to exchanges of public lands and interests therein within the National Forest System.

Expresses the intent of Congress that the land exchange be completed within two years of enactment of this Act. Allows the Secretary to offer to sell to the White Lotus Foundation the federal land for fair market value if such exchange is not completed by such time.

Makes the land exchange and any such sale subject to specified additional terms and conditions, including to valid existing rights and the White Lotus Foundation paying the reasonable costs of surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated with the exchange or sale.

Requires land conveyed by exchange or sale under this Act to be appraised by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary and such an appraisal to be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

What just happenedJul 30, 2014

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
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  • Referred in SenateJan 28, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 27, 2014
  • Reported in HouseDec 16, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseAug 2, 2013
  1. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

  2. Jan 28, 2014IntroReferral

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

  3. Jan 27, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 27 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H1258)

  4. Jan 27, 2014Floor8000

    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): 367 - 27 (Roll no. 25).(text: CR H1258)

  5. Jan 27, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1260-1261)

  6. Jan 27, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jan 27, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3008.

  8. Jan 27, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1258-1259)

  9. Jan 27, 2014FloorH30300

    Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Dec 16, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.

  11. Dec 16, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-295.

  12. Dec 16, 2013Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-295.

  13. Nov 14, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Nov 14, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Nov 14, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  16. Aug 12, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  17. Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  18. Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Aug 2, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJan 27, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 16, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), if the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California, offers to convey to the Secretary a parcel of non-federal land that is acceptable to the Secretary and the Secretary accepts the offer, to convey approximately five acres of certain identified National Forest System land in Santa Barbara County to the Foundation.

Subjects the land exchange to provisions under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 related to exchanges of public lands and interests therein within the National Forest System.

Expresses the intent of Congress that the land exchange be completed within two years of enactment of this Act. Allows the Secretary to offer to sell to the White Lotus Foundation the federal land for fair market value if such exchange is not completed by such time.

Makes the land exchange and any such sale subject to specified additional terms and conditions, including to valid existing rights and the White Lotus Foundation paying the reasonable costs of surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated with the exchange or sale.

Requires land conveyed by exchange or sale under this Act to be appraised by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary and such an appraisal to be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Dec 16, 201317

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), if the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California, offers to convey to the Secretary a parcel of non-federal land that is acceptable to the Secretary and the Secretary accepts the offer, to convey approximately five acres of certain identified National Forest System land in Santa Barbara County to the Foundation.

Subjects the land exchange to provisions under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 related to exchanges of public lands and interests therein within the National Forest System.

Expresses the intent of Congress that the land exchange be completed within two years of enactment of this Act. Allows the Secretary to offer to sell to the White Lotus Foundation the federal land for fair market value if such exchange is not completed by such time.

Makes the land exchange and any such sale subject to specified additional terms and conditions, including to valid existing rights and the White Lotus Foundation paying the reasonable costs of surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated with the exchange or sale.

Requires land conveyed by exchange or sale under this Act to be appraised by an independent appraiser selected by the Secretary and such an appraisal to be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards.

Introduced in HouseAug 2, 2013

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the White Lotus Foundation all right, title, and interest of the United States in a specified parcel of real property within Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California.

Requires the White Lotus Foundation to pay: (1) the appraised value of the federal land; and (2) all costs related to the conveyance, including all surveys, appraisals, and other associated administrative costs.

Requires the White Lotus Foundation to agree to continue to allow access to an existing roadway on the federal land to the same extent as permitted during 2012.

To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in Los Padr… — Informed