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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 311

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Dec 22, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 9, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study that evaluates the national significance of a specified study area located in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, and the feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires such study to: (1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition of the study area, and (2) identify alternatives for the management and protection of such area.

Bars the study from being conducted until funding is received either by: (1) the Secretary entering into an agreement with a state, unit of local government, or other entity to conduct the study using non-federal funds; or (2) the Secretary receiving a donation sufficient to pay the cost of conducting the study.

What just happenedDec 22, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
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  • Reported in HouseDec 22, 2014
  • Referred in HouseJul 10, 2014
  • Engrossed in SenateJul 9, 2014
  • Reported to SenateApr 22, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 13, 2013
  1. Dec 22, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

  2. Dec 22, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-708.

  3. Dec 22, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-708.

  4. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  7. Jul 29, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  8. Jul 11, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  9. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Jul 10, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  11. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4363)

  13. Jul 9, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4363)

  14. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    The committee reported amendment was agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S4358-4359)

  15. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364)

  16. Apr 22, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.

  17. Apr 22, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-26.

  18. Apr 22, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-26.

  19. Mar 14, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  20. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferral

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

  21. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S712-713)

  22. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to House without amendmentDec 22, 201479

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 9, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study that evaluates the national significance of a specified study area located in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, and the feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires such study to: (1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition of the study area, and (2) identify alternatives for the management and protection of such area.

Bars the study from being conducted until funding is received either by: (1) the Secretary entering into an agreement with a state, unit of local government, or other entity to conduct the study using non-federal funds; or (2) the Secretary receiving a donation sufficient to pay the cost of conducting the study.

Passed Senate amendedJul 9, 201435

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study that evaluates the national significance of a specified study area located in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, and the feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires such study to: (1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition of the study area, and (2) identify alternatives for the management and protection of such area.

Bars the study from being conducted until funding is received either by: (1) the Secretary entering into an agreement with a state, unit of local government, or other entity to conduct the study using non-federal funds; or (2) the Secretary receiving a donation sufficient to pay the cost of conducting the study.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 22, 20131

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study that evaluates the national significance of a specified study area located in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, and the feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires such study to: (1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition of the study area, and (2) identify alternatives for the management and protection of such area.

Allows the Secretary to accept donated funds to carry out this Act.

Introduced in SenateFeb 13, 2013

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study that evaluates the national significance of a specified study area located in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, and the feasibility of designating such area as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires such study to: (1) include cost estimates for the potential acquisition of the study area, and (2) identify alternatives for the management and protection of such area.

Allows the Secretary to accept donated funds to carry out this Act.

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act — Informed