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H.R. 765Became Law

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 17, 1998)

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow a herd of 100 free roaming horses in the Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina.

Requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Foundation for Shackleford Horses or another qualified nonprofit entity which shall: (1) provide for cost-effective management of such horses while ensuring that natural resources within the Seashore are not adversely impacted; and (2) allow the authorized entity to adopt horses that the Secretary removes from the Seashore.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing or assisting in or permitting the removal of any free roaming horses from Federal lands within the Seashore: (1) unless the entity with whom the Secretary has entered into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) unless the number of such horses exceeds 110; or (3) except in the case of an emergency or to protect public health and safety.

Requires the Secretary to annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population, structure, and health of such horses.

What just happenedAug 13, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-229.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3](R-NC)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 13, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-229.

  2. Aug 13, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-229.

  3. Aug 13, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 13, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 4, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 4, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 3, 1998ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Aug 3, 1998ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6912)

  9. Aug 3, 1998NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H6912)

  10. Aug 3, 1998FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Aug 3, 1998ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Jones moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Jul 20, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Jul 17, 1998Floor17000

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

  15. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    Amendment SP 3214 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    Amendment SP 3214 proposed by Senator Domenici for Senator Murkowski.

  18. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8532-8533)

  19. Oct 28, 1997Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 229.

  20. Oct 28, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-115.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Oct 28, 1997Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-115.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 22, 1997Committee

    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
  23. Oct 1, 1997Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  24. Sep 4, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  25. Sep 3, 1997IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 23, 1997IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  27. Jul 22, 1997FloorH38310

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

  28. Jul 22, 1997FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 6 (Roll no. 290).

  29. Jul 22, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 6 (Roll no. 290).

  30. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5544-5545)

  31. Jul 22, 1997FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  32. Jul 22, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  33. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5501-5503)

  34. Jul 22, 1997FloorH30300

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

  35. Jul 14, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.

  36. Jul 14, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-179.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Jul 14, 1997Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-179.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Jun 25, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. Jun 25, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. May 8, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  41. May 8, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  42. Apr 10, 1997CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  43. Feb 21, 1997CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  44. Feb 21, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  45. Feb 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  46. Feb 13, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  47. Feb 13, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedJul 17, 199835

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow a herd of 100 free roaming horses in the Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina.

Requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Foundation for Shackleford Horses or another qualified nonprofit entity which shall: (1) provide for cost-effective management of such horses while ensuring that natural resources within the Seashore are not adversely impacted; and (2) allow the authorized entity to adopt horses that the Secretary removes from the Seashore.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing or assisting in or permitting the removal of any free roaming horses from Federal lands within the Seashore: (1) unless the entity with whom the Secretary has entered into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) unless the number of such horses exceeds 110; or (3) except in the case of an emergency or to protect public health and safety.

Requires the Secretary to annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population, structure, and health of such horses.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 28, 199701

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow a herd of free roaming horses in the Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina.

Requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Foundation for Shackleford Horses or another qualified nonprofit entity which shall: (1) provide for cost-effective management of such horses while ensuring that natural resources within the Seashore are not adversely impacted; and (2) allow the authorized entity to adopt horses that the Secretary removes from the Seashore.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing or assisting in or permitting the removal of any free roaming horses from Federal lands within the Seashore: (1) unless the entity with whom the Secretary has entered into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) unless the number of such horses exceeds 110; or (3) except in the case of an emergency or to protect public health and safety.

Requires the Secretary to annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population, structure, and health of such horses.

Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 199700

Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) allow a herd of free roaming horses in the Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina; and (2) enter into an agreement with the Foundation for Shackleford Horses (a nonprofit corporation established under North Carolina laws) to provide for cost-effective management of such horses and adoption by the Foundation of those horses that the Secretary removes from the Seashore.

Requires the Secretary to accommodate the historic population level of the free roaming horse herd (between 100 and 110 horses) in the Seashore.

Prohibits the Secretary from removing or assisting in or permitting the removal of any free roaming horses from Federal lands within the Seashore unless: (1) the number of such horses exceeds 110; (2) there is an emergency or a need to protect public health and safety; or (3) there is concern for the persistence and viability of the horse population.

Requires the Secretary to annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population structure and health of such horses.