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HR 5544 — Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Summary

Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to complete a land exchange involving National Forest System land in Minnesota and Minnesota state lands. Requires the exchange to be consummated pursuant to specified Minnesota law. Makes Minnesota responsible for the costs of the survey and all other administrative costs related to the land exchange. Adds the lands acquired by the Secretary to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and modifies the boundaries of such Wilderness to reflect their inclusion. Prohibits the acquisition, and inclusion, of land by the United States in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from altering or affecting current fishing and hunting rights. Deems the lands acquired by Minnesota to be state trust lands and to be held in trust for the benefit of its public school system. Expresses the sense of Congress that, whenever the land acquired by Minnesota is not being used for revenue-gathering activities, it should make such land available for other compatible uses, including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and trail riding. Instructs the Secretary to modify the boundaries of Superior National Forest to reflect the land exchange under this Act. States that the land exchange under this Act shall not be considered to be a major federal action. Prohibits the Secretary from taking into consideration the lands acquired by the United States in determining the appraisal value of System lands in Minnesota used for the purposes of making payments to Minnesota under the Thye-Blatnik Act and Humphrey-Thye-Blatnik-Andreson Act. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress, if the Secretary fails to complete the land exchange within the 18-month period following enactment of this Act.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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

  3. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 - 189 (Roll no. 568).

  4. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 233 (Roll no. 567).

  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5889)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new provision to the bill prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from exchanging land in Minnesota that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is used for hunting, fishing, or motorized recreation, including snowmobiling in season.

  7. Mr. Ellison moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H5888-5890; text: CR H5888)

  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5888)

  9. The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5879-5880)

  10. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5544.

  11. H.AMDT.1479 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 223 (Roll no. 566).

  12. H.AMDT.1478 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 225 (Roll no. 565).

  13. H.AMDT.1477 On agreeing to the Holt amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 236 (Roll no. 564).

  14. H.AMDT.1476 On agreeing to the McCollum amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 213 (Roll no. 563).

  15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

  16. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  17. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.

  18. H.AMDT.1479 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H5884-5885, H5887-5888; text: CR H5884)Amendment sought to strike the appraisal language in the bill and replace it with standard appraisal provisions used in federal land exchanges.

  19. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  20. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.

  21. H.AMDT.1478 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Ellison. (consideration: CR H5882-5884, H5887; text: CR H5882-5883)Amendment sought to ensure that no National Forest System lands would be included in an exchange where the inclusion or use of the lands is likely to have a negative impact on private property, property values, and small businesses.

  22. DEBATE - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  23. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.

  24. H.AMDT.1477 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Holt. (consideration: CR H5881-5882, H5586-5887; text: CR H5881)Amendment sought to restore public participation in development of the proposed land exchange by striking language that would subvert proper environmental review under NEPA.

  25. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  26. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.

  27. H.AMDT.1476 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. McCollum. (consideration: CR H5880-5881, H5885-5886; text: CR H5880)Amendment sought to ensure that tribal treaty rights would be preserved and that tribes would be consulted.

  28. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5544.

  29. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  30. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 773 and Rule XVIII.

  31. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions.

  32. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. (consideration: CR H5873-5890)

  33. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.

  34. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-655.

  35. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.

  36. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  38. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  40. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5544 do?
Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to complete a land exchange involving National Forest System land in Minnesota and Minnesota state lands. Requires the exchange to be consummated pursuant to specified Minnesota law. Makes Minnesota responsible for the costs of the survey and all other administrative costs related to the land exchange. Adds the lands acquired by the Secretary to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and modifies the boundaries of such Wilderness to reflect their inclusion. Prohibits the acquisition, and inclusion, of land by the United States in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from altering or affecting current fishing and hunting rights. Deems the lands acquired by Minnesota to be state trust lands and to be held in trust for the benefit of its public school system. Expresses the sense of Congress that, whenever the land acquired by Minnesota is not being used for revenue-gathering activities, it should make such land available for other compatible uses, including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and trail riding. Instructs the Secretary to modify the boundaries of Superior National Forest to reflect the land exchange under this Act. States that the land exchange under this Act shall not be considered to be a major federal action. Prohibits the Secretary from taking into consideration the lands acquired by the United States in determining the appraisal value of System lands in Minnesota used for the purposes of making payments to Minnesota under the Thye-Blatnik Act and Humphrey-Thye-Blatnik-Andreson Act. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress, if the Secretary fails to complete the land exchange within the 18-month period following enactment of this Act.
Who sponsors HR 5544?
HR 5544 is sponsored by Chip Cravaack (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5544?
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 5544?
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