United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3874 — Black Hills Cemetery Act

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

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Summary

Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing certain community cemeteries all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries. Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.

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

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H2681)

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2694-2695)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3874.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2681-2682)

  9. Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-475.

  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3874 do?
Black Hills Cemetery Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the local communities in South Dakota that are currently managing certain community cemeteries all interest of the United States in: (1) the parcels of National Forest System land that contain the cemeteries, and (2) up to an additional two acres adjoining each cemetery to ensure that such conveyances include unmarked gravesites and allow for the expansion of those cemeteries. Requires: (1) each such conveyance to be subject to the condition that the recipient accept the conveyed real property in the condition it is in at the time of conveyance, (2) the conveyed lands to continue to be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as they were used immediately before their conveyance, and (3) the recipients of the parcels of the real property conveyed under this Act to bear the cost of the survey for their particular parcel.
Who sponsors HR 3874?
HR 3874 is sponsored by Kristi Noem (R).
What is the current status of HR 3874?
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 3874?
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