Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act

This Legislative Digest reflects H.R. 3644 as modified by the Rep. Capps Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute provided for by the rule. The stated purpose of this legislation is to "advance educational literacy, develop public awareness and appre
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois (Natural Resources)

Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. (Natural Resources)

Stornetta Public Lands Outstanding Natural Area Act

H.R. 4192 would designate certain lands in Stornetta as the ‘Stornetta Outstanding Natural Area' to be managed as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS), administered by the BLM. The bill requires the Secretary of the Inter
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike (Natural Resources)

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act

H.R. 1769 would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington by 22,173 acres. The land designated as wilderness would be administered by the Department of Agriculture in accordance with the Wilderness Act. The bill would also desi
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. (Natural Resources)

Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act of 2009

H.R. 4252 directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to complete a survey of ground water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California. The survey would be required to identify a
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe (Natural Resources)

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act

H.R. 3671 would direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States Geological Survey (USGS), to establish a nutrient and sediment monitoring network for the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The bill would direct the Secretary to e
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron (Natural Resources)

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act

H.R. 2788 would designate a memorial to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves in flight. The memorial, which would be located at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, would not be a unit of the National Park S
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (Natural Resources)

To Revise the Boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station

H.R. 4395 would expand the boundary of Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania to include the train station at which President Abraham Lincoln arrived to deliver the Gettysburg Address. The bill authorizes the Interior Department to purch
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell (Natural Resources)

Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act

H.R. 4003 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Hudson River Valley to evaluate the national significance of the section of the Hudson River that flows from Rodgers Island at Fort Edward to the southern-most boundary
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. (Natural Resources)

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil (Natural Resources)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

H.R. 4474 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to extend permits which allow the owners of certain water storage and diversion facilities on protected National Forest System land to operate water facilities under certain conditions. Under the
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walt (Natural Resources)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

H.R. 3538 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to extend permits which allow the owners of certain water storage and diversion facilities on protected National Forest System land to operate water facilities under certain conditions. Under the
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. (Natural Resources)

Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010

H.R. 3726 would establish the Castle Nugent Farms National Historic site in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a unit of the National Park Service (NPS). The site would be comprised of approximately 8,600 submerged acres and 2,900 acres of privately owned
Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann (Natural Resources)

Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Luján, Ben Ray (Natural Resources)

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Luján, Ben Ray (Natural Resources)

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009

H.R. 725 would authorize any federal law enforcement officer to investigate crimes relating to an alleged counterfeiting of Indian arts and crafts. Under current law, only the FBI can conduct such an investigation. The bill would also authorize th
Sponsor: Rep. Pastor, Ed (Natural Resources)

BLM Contract Extension Act

H.R. 3759 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to extend certain contracts for harvesting timber on land controlled by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) by up to three years. The bill would allow the Secretary to extend the contracts for the
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. (Natural Resources)

National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul (Natural Resources)

To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument

H.R. 3603 would rename the Ocmulgee National Monument as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Monument.
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim (Natural Resources)

Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009

H.R. 2062 would amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to increase penalties for violations of the under the act. Under the bill, any person convicted of intentionally and maliciously taking a migratory bird (except in the case of hunting or other all
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. (Natural Resources)

To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation along the coast of Orange County, California

H.R. 86 adds certain rocks, small islands, and lighthouses to the California Coastal National Monument. The bill also would repeal statutes enacted in the 1930s that reserved two of the rocks for lighthouses, which were never constructed.
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell, John (Natural Resources)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

H.R. 3940 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to provide assistance to the Government of Guam to facilitate a public education program regarding political status options for the Territory of Guam. The bill allows the Secretary to provide assi
Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

To authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown National Historical Park

H.R. 118 authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire an additional 100 acres of land from willing private property owners for the Morristown National Historical Park.
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. (Natural Resources)

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2009

H.R. 1454 would require the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal stamp to contribute to the operations supported by the Multinational Species Conservation Funds. Under the bill, the stamp could not cost more than the cost of mailing a single,
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E. Jr. (Natural Resources)

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick (Natural Resources)

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes

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Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt (Natural Resources)

National Land Remote Sensing Outreach Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Herseth-Sandlin, Stephanie (Natural Resources)

Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act

H.R. 1641 would require the National Park Service to study the feasibility of adding approximately 2,300 miles of shoreline in the State of Washington as a designated segment of the National Trails System. The Secretary would be required to conside
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay (Natural Resources)

To expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, to redesignate the unit as a National Historical Park, and for other purposes

H.R. 1471 would expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, Georgia, by approximately 30 acres. The bill would allow the Secretary of Interior to accept land by purchase or donation. The bill would also change the nam
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. Jr. (Natural Resources)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park

H.R. 2806 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to redraw the boundaries of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in Washington to exclude a 100-foot corridor from inclusion in the wilderness. The area would be excluded so that a road damaged by floodi
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc (Natural Resources)

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George (Natural Resources)

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George (Natural Resources)

To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center, and for other purposes

H.R. 3689 would extend the authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to create a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center in Washington D.C. Under current law, the authority is set to expire at the end on November 17, 2010. H.R. 3689 w
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J. II (Natural Resources)

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

H.R. 3537 would reauthorize the federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program through FY 2015. The bill would increase the authorized level of funding for the program from $350,000 annually to $500,000 for each year from FY 2010 through
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. (Natural Resources)

To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-Federal share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects in Canada that are funded under that Act, and for other purposes

H.R. 3433 would allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to accept Canadian funds for non-federal matching contributions required for projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (Natural Resources)

To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission

H.R. 3476 would reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission through October 30, 2018. In addition, the legislation would retroactively grant authority to the Commission from October 30, 2008, when the la
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott (Natural Resources)

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

H.R. 1593 would designate 14.3 miles of Illabot Creek, in Northwest Washington, for federal restrictions and free water flow protection as a segment of the Wild and Scenic River System. The Wild and Scenic River System is overseen by the Department
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick (Natural Resources)

Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2009

H.R. 1053 would require the Director of the Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, the chief executive of each Chesapeake Bay State, and the Chesapeake Bay Commission, to
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (Natural Resources)

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta (Natural Resources)

To allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District

H.R. 2950 alters a repayment agreement between the U.S. government and the Uintah Water Conservancy District and allows the district to make prepayments on their debt. The legislation allows the Uintah Water Conservancy District to provide the repa
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim (Natural Resources)

United States Civil Rights Trail System Act

H.R. 685 would require the Archivist of the U.S., in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Interior, to study the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail System, marking historically significant location
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy (Natural Resources)

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act

H.R. 905 would expand the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve in Lake Huron, Michigan. The legislation would expand the area to encompass the offshore waters of Presque Isle and Alcona Counties in Michigan, and outward to
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart (Natural Resources)

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act

H.R. 324 would establish the 3,325 square mile Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Santa Cruz and Pima counties in the State of Arizona and authorize $15 million in federal funds to pay for the designation. The bill would require that a mana
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. (Natural Resources)

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009

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Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy, and for other purposes

H.R. 2802 would extend the authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to create a memorial in Washington D.C. in honor of President John Adams. Under current law, the authority is set to expire at the end of FY 2009. H.R. 2802 would extend the aut
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. (Natural Resources)

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009

H.R. 1080 would increase current authority to combat illegal and unregulated fishing and would reauthorize $65 million over five years for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to fight illegal fishing. Specifically, the bill ap
Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of 2009

H.R. 2265 would authorize $12 million for the Secretary of Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of facilities for recycled water distribution in the Magna Water District in Utah. The legislation would prohibit the feder
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason (Natural Resources)

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water recycling and reuse project, and for other purposes

H.R. 2741 would authorize the Department of the Interior to participate in the planning, design, and construction of permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse water in the city of Hermiston, Oregon. The federal share of the cost would not exceed 25
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg (Natural Resources)

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act

H.R. 3113 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of a 5-mile segment of the Elk River in West Virginia and determine whether the segment is suitable for designation as a Wild and Scenic River. The bill would also authorize fu
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J. II (Natural Resources)

To raise the ceiling on the federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project

H.R. 2522 would raise the ceiling on the federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project to $40 million. The bill would not change the current requirement that the federal share could not exceed 25 percent of t
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton (Natural Resources)

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

H.R. 965 would permanently reauthorize "such sums as are necessary" to provide federal grants to the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Water Trails Network under the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998. The Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act requires the Nat
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. (Natural Resources)

To provide for a boundary adjustment and land conveyances involving Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado

H.R. 1858 would adjust the boundary of Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, in order to exclude from the National Forest seven acres within the Crystal Lakes Subdivision. The seven acres are to be conveyed to the landowners whose property adjoins t
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Betsy (Natural Resources)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, Colorado, and for other purposes

H.R. 3123 would require the Secretary of Interior, acting through the Bureau of Water Reclamation, to implement the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2003 decision for treatment of water from the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel in Colorado. The
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug (Natural Resources)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a partnership with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission regarding the use of the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes

H.R. 1287 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission. This memorandum is to establish the management and operational duties for the Dorot
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. (Natural Resources)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a partnership with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission regarding the use of the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes

H.R. 1287 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission. This memorandum is to establish the management and operational duties for the Dorot
Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. (Natural Resources)

Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act

H.R. 1043 would authorize a land exchange between the Secretary of Agriculture and Solano County, California. Under the bill, the Secretary would be required to exchange 82 acres within the Mendocino National Forest if Solano County conveys 160 acr
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George (Natural Resources)

HALE Scouts Act

H.R. 310 would require the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 140 acres in the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma, to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts of America. Any survey, appraisal, or administrative costs
Sponsor: Rep. Boren, Dan (Natural Resources)

Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 1121 would authorize a land exchange between the federal government, which administers the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Under the bill, the Secretary of Interior would exchange 20 acres within the Blue Ridg
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia (Natural Resources)

Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act of 200

H.R. 1376 would establish the Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco, Texas. The new monument would be administered by the National Park System (NPS) under a general management plan that would be prepared by the Secretary of Interior, in consultati
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet (Natural Resources)

Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009

H.R. 509 would amend and reauthorize conservation activities undertaken by the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund. The bill would provide an authorization of $5 million annually for the fund from FY 2009 through FY 2014. In addition, the legislation w
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E. Jr. (Natural Resources)

To provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association under the Act of January 23, 1909

H.R. 1442 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to sell approximately 60 acres of land to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association of Salt Lake City, Utah, within one year of an appraisal of the land. Under the bill, the Cemetery Association woul
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim (Natural Resources)

Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009

H.R. 2188 would require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Joint Ventures Program through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to provide financial and technical support to migratory bird conservation partnerships. The Director of the
Sponsor: Rep. Kratovil, FrankJr. (Natural Resources)

To provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and for other purposes

H.R. 409 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to sell approximately 115 acres of land in Las Vegas, Nevada, to the Nevada Speedway, LLC, if the Speedway submits an offer to the Secretary to acquire the land for its appraised value within two y
Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean (Natural Resources)

To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California

H.R. 129 would direct the Secretary of the Agriculture to sell approximately 5 acres of land in Santa Barbara County, California, to the White Lotus Foundation. Under the bill, the White Lotus Foundation would be required to pay for all costs assoc
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton (Natural Resources)

Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 1275 would authorize the exchange of approximately 41,000 acres of land owned by the State of Utah and approximately 46,000 acres of U.S. federal land. Under the bill, the Secretary of the Interior would be required to accept the exchange if i
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim (Natural Resources)

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native American

H.R. 1129 would direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to provide an annual grant to programs that offer iron working training to members of federally recognized Indian tribes. Training programs receiving
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. (Natural Resources)

To validate final patent number 27-2005-0081, and for other purposes

H.R. 762 would affirm and validate land patent number 27-2005-0081, which provides for a transfer of land in Nevada from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to Coyote Springs Investment, LLC. The patent was issued on February 18, 2005, and would tr
Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean (Natural Resources)

Tule River Tribe Water Development Act

H.R. 1945 would direct the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Bureau of Reclamation) to complete a study to evaluate alternative water irrigation sources for domestic, commercial, municipal, and industrial water supplies for the Tule Rive
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin (Natural Resources)

To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands

H.R. 934 would transfer all rights, title and interest in submerged U.S. land from the tidal waters of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to three miles from the coastline to the government of the Commonwealth. The conveyance would b
Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe (Natural Resources)

To interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management

H.R. 689 would transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain land within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California between the U.S. Forest Service to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM would assume control of 12,000 acres of Fore
Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally (Natural Resources)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2009

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Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George (Natural Resources)

Camp Hale Study Act

H.R. 2330 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study of Camp Hale, located in Colorado, to determine the feasibility of designating the Camp as a separate unit of the National Park System. The study could have no effect
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug (Natural Resources)

Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009

H.R. 1120 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with the City of Waco, Texas, to design, plan, and build permanent facilities for the Central Texas Water Recycling and Reuse Project. The bill stipulates that the federal share of the
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet (Natural Resources)

Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Rubén (Natural Resources)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

H.R. 2430 directs the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the stocking of fish in lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in Washington. The bill requires that the S
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc (Natural Resources)

Recognizing and commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th year anniversary

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Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. (Natural Resources)

To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior

H.R. 1280 amends Patent Number 61-2000-0007, issued by the Secretary of the Interior to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, Chippewa County, Michigan, to reflect a change in the plans for the use of the facilities of the Shipwreck Museum a
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart (Natural Resources)

Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act

H.R. 1694 would require the Secretary of Interior to establish a new federal grant program to acquire battlefields that have been identified in the Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the Uni
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush D. (Natural Resources)

Crane Conservation Act of 2009

H.R. 388 would establish the Crane Conservation Fund within the Multinational Species Conservation Fund (MSCF). The bill authorizes $5 million annually from Fiscal Year 2010 through Fiscal Year 2014 for the Crane Conservation Fund. The bill stipul
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy (Natural Resources)

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009

H.R. 411 would establish the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund within the Multinational Species Conservation Fund (MSCF). The bill authorizes $5 million annually from Fiscal Year 2010 through Fiscal Year 2014 for the fund. The bill woul
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay (Natural Resources)

Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009

H.R. 1219 would authorize the Secretary of Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to treat, reclaim, and reuse impaired surface water from Lakes Hodges in San Diego County, California. The bill would limit the
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. (Natural Resources)

Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009

BACKGROUND The Senate amendments to H.R. 146 inserts the language of S. 22, a massive omnibus natural resources bill which contains more than 170 individually introduced bills--over 100 that did not pass on House floor, and over 70 that did not recei
Sponsor: Senator Bingaman (New Mexico) (Energy and Natural Resources)

Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J. II (Natural Resources)

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

H.R. 131 would establish the ‘Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.' The Commission would plan, prepare, and carry out activities to honor and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Reagan. The Commission would also provi
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton (Oversight and Government Reform)

Cocopah Lands Act

H.R. 326 directs the Secretary of the Interior to take lands in Yuma County, Arizona, into trust as part of the reservation of the Cocopah Indian Tribe.  Under the bill, 423 acres of Cocopah lands purchased by the tribe would be put into trust,
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. (Natural Resources)

Shark Conservation Act of 2009

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Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act

H.R. 146 would require the Secretary of Interior to establish a new federal grant program to acquire battlefields that have been identified in the Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the Unit
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush D. (Natural Resources)

Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act

H.R. 44 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make direct payments to residents of Guam who suffered injury at the hands of the Japanese in World War II, or their surviving decedents. In addition, the bill would also authorize $5 million to est
Sponsor: (Natural Resources)

Captive Primate Safety Act

H.R. 80 amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, by prohibiting the import, export, transport, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase of any live non-human primate (such as monkeys, chimpanzees, great apes, lemurs, etc.) through interstate or forei
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (Natural Resources)

Utah National Guard Readiness Act

H.R. 603 directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey the United States' interest in 431 acres of land in Camp Williams, Utah, to the State of Utah. The land is being conveyed to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard, who
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob