United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 941 — Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act

Last action — By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-402.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill withdraws specific national forest land from mining and mineral leasing laws.

The Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act aims to withdraw certain lands in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest from mining and mineral leasing. This withdrawal ensures these lands are protected from such activities and preserves existing recreational uses.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill means certain forest lands will be protected from mining, supporting environmental conservation efforts.

Summary

Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act This bill withdraws specified National Forest System land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana, identified on the map titled "Emigrant Crevice Proposed Withdrawal Area," dated November 10, 2016, from: (1) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill's designation as "Reported in Senate" has been added, indicating its progress in the legislative process. The previous section labeled "Introduced in Senate" has been removed, which reflects that the bill has advanced from its initial introduction stage. This change matters because it signifies that the bill has been reviewed and reported by the committee for further consideration in the Senate.

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941 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
941 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
688 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To withdraw certain National Forest System land in the Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Park County, Montana, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources November 29, 2018 Reported by Ms.
Murkowski, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To withdraw certain National Forest System land in the Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Park County, Montana, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
688 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
941 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To withdraw certain National Forest System land in the Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Park County, Montana, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ November 29, 2018 Reported without amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-482.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.

  8. By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-402.

  9. By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-402.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 941 do?
Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act This bill withdraws specified National Forest System land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana, identified on the map titled "Emigrant Crevice Proposed Withdrawal Area," dated November 10, 2016, from: (1) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.
Who sponsors S 941?
S 941 is sponsored by Tester, Jon (Democratic) and Daines, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of S 941?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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