United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3397 — Cabin Fee Act of 2012

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

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  3. Died in session

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.

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Summary

Cabin Fee Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set an annual fee for, and requires the payment of such fee to the United States by, an authorized owner of a privately built and owned recreational cabin located on National Forest System land. Reduces such fee to $100 annually if access to a cabin is significantly impaired, either by natural causes or governmental actions. Requires payment of a transfer fee to the United States upon the transfer of a cabin between private parties for consideration. Requires the Secretary to grant a cabin owner the right to administrative appeal of a cabin fee decision, which may be reviewed by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court.

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Action History

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5730-5731)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3397.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5730-5732)

  6. Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 437.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-602.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3397 do?
Cabin Fee Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set an annual fee for, and requires the payment of such fee to the United States by, an authorized owner of a privately built and owned recreational cabin located on National Forest System land. Reduces such fee to $100 annually if access to a cabin is significantly impaired, either by natural causes or governmental actions. Requires payment of a transfer fee to the United States upon the transfer of a cabin between private parties for consideration. Requires the Secretary to grant a cabin owner the right to administrative appeal of a cabin fee decision, which may be reviewed by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court.
Who sponsors HR 3397?
HR 3397 is sponsored by Doc Hastings (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3397?
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 3397?
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