United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5244 — Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Summary

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service. (Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding: the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial; the proposed boundaries; a visitor center and educational facilities; and ensuring public access to the Memorial. (Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument. (Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument. (Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.

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Action History

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4255-4256)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5244.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4255-4257)

  6. Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.

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

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

  13. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  16. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5244 do?
Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service. (Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding: the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial; the proposed boundaries; a visitor center and educational facilities; and ensuring public access to the Memorial. (Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument. (Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument. (Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.
Who sponsors HR 5244?
HR 5244 is sponsored by Stephen Knight (R).
What is the current status of HR 5244?
This bill died with 114th 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 5244?
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