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Bill107th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2001Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 37

To amend the National Trails System Act to update the feasibility and suitability studies of 4 national historic trails and provide for possible additions to such trails.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 20, 2002)

Title I: National Historic Trails Studies - (Sec. 101) Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to revise the feasibility and suitability studies for the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions of specified routes as components of those Trails. Directs the Secretary to undertake a study of specified shared routes of the California Trail and the Oregon Trail to determine the feasibility and suitability of designating one or more of the routes as shared components of the California National Historic Trail and the Oregon National Historic Trail.

Title II: National Trails System Acquisition Authorities - National Trails System Willing Seller Act - (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the department with jurisdiction over a national scenic or historic trail should: (1) cooperate with appropriate State and local officials and private persons with an interest in the trail to pursue development of the trail; and (2) be granted sufficient authority to purchase lands and interests in lands from willing sellers that are critical to the completion of the trail.

(Sec. 204) Prohibits the Federal Government from acquiring land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area for the following trails unless the consent of the owner thereof is obtained: (1) the North Country National Scenic Trail; (2) the Ice Age National Scenic Trail; and (3) the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

Title III: Old Spanish Trail National Historic Trail - Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 - Establishes the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, which shall extend from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, and which shall be administered by the Secretary. Prohibits the Federal Government from acquiring land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area for the trail unless the consent of the owner thereof is obtained. Allows the Secretary to designate additional routes to the trail under specified circumstances.

Title IV: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Addition - Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Amendments Act of 2002 - Adds an additional route to the Lewis and Clark National Historic trail, running from the Falls of the Ohio in Clarksville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, to Wood River, Illinois.

What just happenedNov 22, 2002

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1](R-NE)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
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  1. Nov 22, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Nov 20, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11637-11639; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11637-11638)

  6. Sep 9, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.

  7. Sep 9, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-259.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 9, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-259.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 31, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 7, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  11. Jun 7, 2001IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 6, 2001FloorH38310

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

  13. Jun 6, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2897-2898)

  14. Jun 6, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2897-2898)

  15. Jun 6, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 37.

  16. Jun 6, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2897-2899)

  17. Jun 6, 2001FloorH30300

    Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Jun 6, 2001CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.

  19. Jun 6, 2001CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-89.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 6, 2001Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-89.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. May 16, 2001CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. May 16, 2001CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 16, 2001CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Apr 26, 2001CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Feb 15, 2001CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 15, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jan 3, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jan 3, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 3, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedNov 20, 200235
Title I: National Historic Trails Studies - (Sec. 101) Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to revise the feasibility and suitability studies for the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions of specified routes as components of those Trails. Directs the Secretary to undertake a study of specified shared routes of the California Trail and the Oregon Trail to determine the feasibility and suitability of designating one or more of the routes as shared components of the California National Historic Trail and the Oregon National Historic Trail.

Title II: National Trails System Acquisition Authorities - National Trails System Willing Seller Act - (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the department with jurisdiction over a national scenic or historic trail should: (1) cooperate with appropriate State and local officials and private persons with an interest in the trail to pursue development of the trail; and (2) be granted sufficient authority to purchase lands and interests in lands from willing sellers that are critical to the completion of the trail.

(Sec. 204) Prohibits the Federal Government from acquiring land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area for the following trails unless the consent of the owner thereof is obtained: (1) the North Country National Scenic Trail; (2) the Ice Age National Scenic Trail; and (3) the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

Title III: Old Spanish Trail National Historic Trail - Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 - Establishes the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, which shall extend from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, and which shall be administered by the Secretary. Prohibits the Federal Government from acquiring land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area for the trail unless the consent of the owner thereof is obtained. Allows the Secretary to designate additional routes to the trail under specified circumstances.

Title IV: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Addition - Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Amendments Act of 2002 - Adds an additional route to the Lewis and Clark National Historic trail, running from the Falls of the Ohio in Clarksville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, to Wood River, Illinois.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 9, 200201
Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to revise the feasibility and suitability studies for the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails for consideration of possible additions of specified routes as components of those Trails.
Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 6, 200117
Amends the National Trails System Act to require feasibility and suitability studies of existing National Historic Trails to assess the effect that designation of the studied route as a component of an existing National Scenic Trail or National Historic Trail may have on private property along the proposed route. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, based upon the result of such studies, to designate the route as a National Scenic Trail or National Historic Trail.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) undertake studies to determine the feasibility of designating certain routes and cutoffs for inclusion within the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails; and (2) make such designations determined to be feasible and suitable.

Passed House amendedJun 6, 200136
Amends the National Trails System Act to require feasibility and suitability studies of existing National Historic Trails to assess the effect that designation of the studied route as a component of an existing National Scenic Trail or National Historic Trail may have on private property along the proposed route. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, based upon the result of such studies, to designate the route as a National Scenic Trail or National Historic Trail.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) undertake studies to determine the feasibility of designating certain routes and cutoffs for inclusion within the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails; and (2) make such designations determined to be feasible and suitable.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 200100
Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) undertake a study to determine the feasibility of designating certain routes and cutoffs for inclusion within the Oregon, Pony Express, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails; and (2) make such designations determined to be feasible and suitable.