Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
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HR 4849 — Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-128.
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✓Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 26, 2012. Enacted.
Summary
Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act - Directs, the Secretary of the Interior, until the date on which the Secretary completes any analysis and determination required under the Wilderness Act, to continue to issue authorizations to provide commercial services for commercial stock operations (including commercial use authorizations and concession contracts) within any area designated as wilderness in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California at use levels determined to be appropriate. Requires the Secretary to complete a wilderness stewardship plan for the Parks. Terminates the authority of the Secretary to issue authorizations under this Act on the earlier of: (1) when the Secretary begins issuing authorizations to provide commercial services for commercial stock operations within any such areas, as provided in a record of decision issued according to the wilderness stewardship plan; or (2) four years after enactment of this Act.
Bill Text
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Read HR 4849 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 112-128.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3147-3148)
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Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H3147-3148)
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.2112 Amendment SA 2112 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.2112 Amendment SA 2112 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S3292; text CR S3292)In the nature of a substitute.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3292)
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 394.
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Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 4849, the Clerk be authorized to make the change placed at the desk as follows: In Section 2(b)(1), strike "C 90-4621" and insert instead "C 09-4621". (consideration: CR H2252)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed without objection.
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H.AMDT.1033 On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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H.AMDT.1033 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hastings (WA). (consideration: CR H2228; text: CR H2228)Manager's amendment makes technical and clarifying changes to the bill.
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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2227-2228; text of measure as introduced: CR H2228)
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Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
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RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. George Miller (CA) reserved the right to object and was recognized to proceed under his reservation. Subsequently the reservation was withdrawn.
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Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsors
- Devin Nunes · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4849 do?
- Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act - Directs, the Secretary of the Interior, until the date on which the Secretary completes any analysis and determination required under the Wilderness Act, to continue to issue authorizations to provide commercial services for commercial stock operations (including commercial use authorizations and concession contracts) within any area designated as wilderness in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California at use levels determined to be appropriate. Requires the Secretary to complete a wilderness stewardship plan for the Parks. Terminates the authority of the Secretary to issue authorizations under this Act on the earlier of: (1) when the Secretary begins issuing authorizations to provide commercial services for commercial stock operations within any such areas, as provided in a record of decision issued according to the wilderness stewardship plan; or (2) four years after enactment of this Act.
- Who sponsors HR 4849?
- HR 4849 is sponsored by Devin Nunes (R).
- What is the current status of HR 4849?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 26, 2012. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 4849?
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