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H.R. 1011 (110th)

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

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Introduced

13 February 2007

Last action

15 April 2008 · Committee

Status

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

24 March 2026

Agriculture

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Summary

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 February 2007

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 May 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 June 2007

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 28 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 28 June 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 4 September 2007

    Introduced

    House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2007.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 4 September 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-315, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 4 September 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-315, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 5 October 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 5 October 2007

    Discharge

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 5 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 22 October 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 763 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  18. 23 October 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  20. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 23 October 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 994).

    Source: Floor

  22. 23 October 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11907)

    Source: Floor

  23. 23 October 2007

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  24. 23 October 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Lamborn moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11907-11908; text: CR H11907)

    Source: Floor

  25. 23 October 2007

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 763. (consideration: CR H11900-11908; text of measure as introduced: CR H11900-11902; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11902-11903)

    Source: Floor

  26. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 763 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 24 October 2007

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  28. 15 April 2008

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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