United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2197 — York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014

Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.

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Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  2. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2139)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2197.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2139-2141)

  6. Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-223.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

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

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2197 do?
York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2014 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the York River in Maine and all of its associated tributaries for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the York River to: (1) determine the designation's effect on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction and operation of energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage those activities; and (2) identify all authorities that will authorize or require the Secretary to influence local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-federal land if designated under this Act, all authorities that the Secretary may use to condemn property, and all private property located in the area studied pursuant to this Act.
Who sponsors HR 2197?
HR 2197 is sponsored by Chellie Pingree (D).
What is the current status of HR 2197?
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 2197?
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