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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 16, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1107

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Sep 28, 2017)

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct sales or exchanges of eligible lands in Pershing County, Nevada, identified as the "Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area."

Interior and the county shall jointly select which parcels of eligible land to offer for sale or acre-for-acre exchange.

For purposes of acre-for-acre exchanges, Interior shall identify management priority areas within the Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area, including those considered to be:

  • greater sage-grouse habitat;
  • part of an identified wildlife corridor or designated critical habitat;
  • of value for outdoor recreation or public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes;
  • of significant cultural, historic, ecological, or scenic value; or
  • of value for improving federal land management.

The bill prescribes requirements for the disposition of proceeds from the sales of lands.

Interior shall offer for sale and convey to specified qualified entities, for fair market value, the remaining U.S. right, title, and interest in certain lands and interests in the county.

Interior shall convey to the county, without consideration, Unionville Cemetery.

The bill designates specified federal land in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The bill releases specified wilderness study areas from further review for designation as wilderness.

What just happenedFeb 7, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2](R-NV)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Feb 7, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-502.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  2. Jan 17, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jan 16, 2018FloorH38310

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

  4. Jan 16, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H387-391)

  5. Jan 16, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H387-391)

  6. Jan 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.

  7. Jan 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H387-392)

  8. Jan 16, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 28, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.

  10. Sep 28, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-336.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 28, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-336.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. May 23, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  15. Feb 28, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentSep 28, 201779

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct sales or exchanges of eligible lands in Pershing County, Nevada, identified as the "Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area."

Interior and the county shall jointly select which parcels of eligible land to offer for sale or acre-for-acre exchange.

For purposes of acre-for-acre exchanges, Interior shall identify management priority areas within the Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area, including those considered to be:

  • greater sage-grouse habitat;
  • part of an identified wildlife corridor or designated critical habitat;
  • of value for outdoor recreation or public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes;
  • of significant cultural, historic, ecological, or scenic value; or
  • of value for improving federal land management.

The bill prescribes requirements for the disposition of proceeds from the sales of lands.

Interior shall offer for sale and convey to specified qualified entities, for fair market value, the remaining U.S. right, title, and interest in certain lands and interests in the county.

Interior shall convey to the county, without consideration, Unionville Cemetery.

The bill designates specified federal land in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The bill releases specified wilderness study areas from further review for designation as wilderness.

Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct sales or exchanges of eligible lands in Pershing County, Nevada, identified as the "Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area."

Interior and the county shall jointly select which parcels of eligible land to offer for sale or acre-for-acre exchange.

For purposes of acre-for-acre exchanges, Interior shall identify management priority areas within the Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area, including those considered to be:

  • greater sage-grouse habitat;
  • part of an identified wildlife corridor or designated critical habitat;
  • of value for outdoor recreation or public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes;
  • of significant cultural, historic, ecological, or scenic value; or
  • of value for improving federal land management.

The bill prescribes requirements for the disposition of proceeds from the sales of lands.

Interior shall offer for sale and convey to specified qualified entities, for fair market value, the remaining U.S. right, title, and interest in certain lands and interests in the county.

Interior shall convey to the county, without consideration, Unionville Cemetery.

The bill designates specified federal land in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The bill releases specified wilderness study areas from further review for designation as wilderness.

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act — Informed