United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 490 — To modify the boundaries of Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico, to transfer certain Bureau of Land Management land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, and for other purposes.

Last action — Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Expands the boundaries of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico to include the Manzano Wilderness Study Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over any such land under the Secretary's jurisdiction to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and makes such land subject to the laws and regulations that pertain to the National Forest System. Requires the Manzano Wilderness Study Area to be designated as wilderness and added to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness.

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 490 do?
Expands the boundaries of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico to include the Manzano Wilderness Study Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over any such land under the Secretary's jurisdiction to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and makes such land subject to the laws and regulations that pertain to the National Forest System. Requires the Manzano Wilderness Study Area to be designated as wilderness and added to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness.
Who sponsors HR 490?
HR 490 is sponsored by Martin Heinrich (D).
What is the current status of HR 490?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track HR 490?
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