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H.R. 2153 (103rd)

Giant Sequoia Preservation Act of 1993

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Introduced

19 May 1993

Last action

11 March 1994 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Barlow, Tom [D-KY-1]

Subjects

Agriculture, Taxation

Source updated

26 August 2025

Agriculture · Taxation

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Summary

Giant Sequoia Preservation Act of 1993 - Designate certain federally owned lands within the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests, California, as the Giant Sequoia National Forest Preserve. Prohibits activities within the Preserve that are inconsistent with the following: (1) resource protection and restoration; (2) protection of the Giant Sequoia groves and contiguous forests and restoration of the forest ecosystem to a natural state; (3) providing the optimum habitat for all naturally occurring species; (4) providing opportunities for recreation, interpretation, and scientific study; and (5) providing optimum water, air, and scenic quality. Establishes the Giant Sequoia Scientific Advisory Board. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) administer the Preserve as a separate unit within the National Forest System; (2) make yearly recommendations on other areas to be designated National Forest Preserves; and (3) publish a comprehensive management plan for the Preserve. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) recreation and interpretation; (2) regeneration of cut-over giant Sequoia Groves; (3) scientific study and research; (4) fire management; (5) hunting and fishing; (6) timber cutting; (7) mineral and geothermal leasing; (8) water rights; (9) grazing rights; and (10) public safety. Directs the Secretary to make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the local government of each political subdivision within the boundaries of which are lands indicated under this Act for inclusion in the Preserve. Requires the Secretary to establish a community assistance task force. Permits any local community in the region that is affected by loss of Federal timber sales and any worker who is displaced from a job in the timber industry as a result of this Act to request assistance from the task force. Directs the task force to encourage and develop employment opportunities in forest ecosystem restoration, recreation, and other forms of employment compatible with the purposes and provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1299-1300)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 May 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 May 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 May 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 May 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 June 1993

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 March 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 March 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)

    Source: IntroReferral

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