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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 26, 2017Water Resources Development
H.R. 2156

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 14, 2018)

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 Forest Service must manage the memorial.

(Sec. 4) Within three years of this bill's enactment, USDA must submit to Congress 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) Within four years of this bill's enactment, USDA must develop a management plan for the monument. USDA must 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.

What just happenedNov 14, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25](R-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 14, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

  2. Nov 14, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-360.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 14, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-360.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Oct 2, 2018Committee

    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
  5. Aug 15, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-526.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Jul 12, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 11, 2017FloorH38310

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

  8. Jul 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5414-5415)

  9. Jul 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5414-5415)

  10. Jul 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2156.

  11. Jul 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5414-5416)

  12. Jul 11, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 11, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.

  14. Jul 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-210.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-210.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  19. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 14, 20181

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 Forest Service must manage the memorial.

(Sec. 4) Within three years of this bill's enactment, USDA must submit to Congress 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) Within four years of this bill's enactment, USDA must develop a management plan for the monument. USDA must 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.

Passed House without amendmentJul 11, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 HouseApr 26, 2017

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act — Informed