Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act
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HR 253 — Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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This bill died with 113th 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
Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), upon request by Brigham Young University, to convey an approximately 80-acre parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. Requires the University to pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of such land. Requires such consideration to be deposited in the general Treasury fund to reduce the federal deficit. Directs the University, after the conveyance, to represent that it will: (1) continue allowing the same reasonable public access to the trailhead, and the part of the Y Mountain Trail already owned by the University, as has been historically allowed; and (2) allow such access to the part of the Trail and the "Y" symbol located on the conveyed land. Requires the exact acreage and legal description of the conveyed land to be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. Requires Brigham Young University to pay the costs of the survey and appraisal and any administrative analyses required by law.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H3661-3662)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3667-3668)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 253.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3661-3663)
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Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-98.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsors
- Jason Chaffetz · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 158 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Democrat | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 184 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Jackson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Federalist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 397 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (434)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 253 do?
- Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), upon request by Brigham Young University, to convey an approximately 80-acre parcel of National Forest System land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. Requires the University to pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of such land. Requires such consideration to be deposited in the general Treasury fund to reduce the federal deficit. Directs the University, after the conveyance, to represent that it will: (1) continue allowing the same reasonable public access to the trailhead, and the part of the Y Mountain Trail already owned by the University, as has been historically allowed; and (2) allow such access to the part of the Trail and the "Y" symbol located on the conveyed land. Requires the exact acreage and legal description of the conveyed land to be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. Requires Brigham Young University to pay the costs of the survey and appraisal and any administrative analyses required by law.
- Who sponsors HR 253?
- HR 253 is sponsored by Jason Chaffetz (R).
- What is the current status of HR 253?
- This bill died with 113th 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 253?
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