United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1159 — Cabin Fee Act of 2013

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 2013 - 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.

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Action History

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

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1159 do?
Cabin Fee Act of 2013 - 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.
Who sponsors HR 1159?
HR 1159 is sponsored by Doc Hastings (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1159?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 1159?
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