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Bill114th CongressFiled May 16, 2016Water Resources Development
H.R. 5244

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 5, 2016)

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:

  • the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
  • the proposed boundaries;
  • a visitor center and educational facilities; and
  • ensuring public access to the Memorial.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

(Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

What just happenedJul 6, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25](R-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jul 5, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 5, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4255-4256)

  4. Jul 5, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4255-4256)

  5. Jul 5, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5244.

  6. Jul 5, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4255-4257)

  7. Jul 5, 2016FloorH30300

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

  8. Jul 1, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.

  9. Jul 1, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 1, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 14, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 14, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. May 24, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. May 18, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. May 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 16, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 16, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 5, 201636

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:

  • the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
  • the proposed boundaries;
  • a visitor center and educational facilities; and
  • ensuring public access to the Memorial.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

(Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 1, 201617

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:

  • the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
  • the proposed boundaries;
  • a visitor center and educational facilities; and
  • ensuring public access to the Memorial.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2016

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.

The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County. USDA shall: (1) develop for the Monument a management plan and a watershed health assessment to identify opportunities for watershed restoration, and (2) manage the Monument in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources and in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974.

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act — Informed