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Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 27, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 5118

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 29, 2022)

Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

This bill provides for measures to mitigate wildfires, drought, and other natural and human disasters.

Among the bill's other provisions, it

  • sets a minimum rate of pay for federal wildland firefighters and provides parity in pay, benefits, and bonuses for federal structural firefighters;
  • requires implementation of a 10-year National Wildfire Plan;
  • establishes the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program;
  • requires a plan to sustain the survival of critically important fisheries within certain states during periods of extended drought;
  • establishes the Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program for the delivery of satellite-based evapotranspiration data to certain data users;
  • authorizes the Colorado River Indian Tribes to enter into agreements for conserved water under specified conditions;
  • authorizes, ratifies, and confirms, the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement;
  • adds specified land to the Hualapai Reservation;
  • establishes a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure in each state that is vulnerable to natural disasters;
  • establishes a grant program to award grants to remove nonnative plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions;
  • establishes four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke to carry out research on the effects on public health of smoke emissions from wildland fires;
  • establishes a National Disaster Safety Board;
  • establishes a National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program;
  • establishes a basic training program to increase the capacity of environmental justice communities to address disproportionately adverse human health or environmental effects in their communities.

What just happenedAug 2, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Aug 2, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Jul 29, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 29, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Jul 29, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 199 (Roll no. 414).

  5. Jul 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 199 (Roll no. 414).

  6. Jul 29, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 218 (Roll no. 413).

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  8. Jul 29, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. Valadao moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 29, 2022FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Jul 29, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5118.

  12. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Jul 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7527-7531)

  14. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5118 as unfinished business.

  15. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32340

    Ms. Velazquez moved that the committee rise.

  16. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  17. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  18. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 3.

  19. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  20. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 2.

  21. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 1.

  22. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5118.

  23. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Susie Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  24. Jul 29, 2022FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1254 and Rule XVIII.

  25. Jul 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929. Rule provides for consideration under structured rules for H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929, and provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.

  26. Jul 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1254. (consideration: CR H7419-7491; text: CR H7431-7487)

  27. Jul 26, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1254 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929. Rule provides for consideration under structured rules for H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929, and provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.

  28. Jul 18, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.

  29. Jul 18, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-419.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Jul 18, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-419.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Nov 9, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Sep 8, 2021Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  36. Aug 27, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Aug 27, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Aug 27, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 29, 202253

Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

This bill provides for measures to mitigate wildfires, drought, and other natural and human disasters.

Among the bill's other provisions, it

  • sets a minimum rate of pay for federal wildland firefighters and provides parity in pay, benefits, and bonuses for federal structural firefighters;
  • requires implementation of a 10-year National Wildfire Plan;
  • establishes the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program;
  • requires a plan to sustain the survival of critically important fisheries within certain states during periods of extended drought;
  • establishes the Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program for the delivery of satellite-based evapotranspiration data to certain data users;
  • authorizes the Colorado River Indian Tribes to enter into agreements for conserved water under specified conditions;
  • authorizes, ratifies, and confirms, the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement;
  • adds specified land to the Hualapai Reservation;
  • establishes a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure in each state that is vulnerable to natural disasters;
  • establishes a grant program to award grants to remove nonnative plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions;
  • establishes four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke to carry out research on the effects on public health of smoke emissions from wildland fires;
  • establishes a National Disaster Safety Board;
  • establishes a National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program;
  • establishes a basic training program to increase the capacity of environmental justice communities to address disproportionately adverse human health or environmental effects in their communities.
Reported to HouseJul 18, 20227

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

This bill addresses the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which extends from the Montana-Canada border to the New Mexico-Mexico border.

Not later than November 10, 2028, the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior shall ensure the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as a contiguous route.

In carrying out the completion of the trail, the Forest Service, in coordination with Interior, shall establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management trail completion team to work in coordination with the trail's administrator to facilitate the completion and optimization of the trail, pursuant to the purposes for national scenic trails and the trail's nature and purposes.

The Forest Service shall submit a comprehensive acquisition and development plan to Congress no later than two years after the establishment of the team. The plan should

  • identify any gaps in the trail where the Forest Service and Interior have not been able to acquire land or interests in land by purchase from a willing seller, by donation, by exchange, or by cooperative agreement;
  • include a plan for closing such gaps by acquiring lands or interests in land; and
  • include general and site-specific development plans, including anticipated costs.

The Forest Service and Interior may (1) acquire land only by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, donation, or exchange; and (2) not acquire land by eminent domain.

Introduced in HouseAug 27, 2021

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

This bill addresses the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which extends from the Montana-Canada border to the New Mexico-Mexico border.

No later than November 10, 2028, the Forest Service shall substantially complete the land acquisition program necessary to ensure the completion of the trail.

In carrying out the completion of the land acquisition program, the Forest Service, in coordination with the Department of the Interior, shall establish a joint Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land acquisition team. This team shall work in coordination with the trail's administrator to facilitate the completion and optimization of the trail.

The Forest Service shall submit a comprehensive acquisition or protection plan to Congress no later than three years after this bill's enactment. The plan should

  • identify any incomplete segments or gaps where the respective agencies have not been able to acquire access, right-of-ways, easements, or acquisitions to date from willing sellers, donations, or exchanges;
  • include a plan for all lands to be acquired by fee title or lesser interest, along with an explanation of anticipated necessary cooperative agreements for any lands not to be acquired; and
  • include general and site-specific development plans, including anticipated costs.

The team may (1) acquire land only by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, donation, or exchange; and (2) not acquire land by eminent domain.

The Forest Service and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition shall transmit specified annual reports to Congress until the completion of the land acquisition program.

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act — Informed