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H.R. 30 (94th)

A bill to establish the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 January 1975

Last action

18 November 1975 · Floor

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 322 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Ullman, Al [D-OR-2], Rep. Taylor, Roy A. [D-NC-11], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3], Rep. Hicks, Floyd V. [D-WA-6], Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5], Rep. Stephens, Robert G., Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2]

Subjects

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1 August 2024

Summary

Establishes the Hells Canyon National Recreation area to assure that the natural, historical and archeological values of the Hells Canyon area, portions of the Snake River, and adjacent lands are preserved and the recreational and ecological values and public enjoyment of the area are enhanced. Designates specified lands in Hells Canyon as wilderness areas. Incorporates segments of the Rapid River and the Snake River into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. States that the Federal Power Commission may not license the construction of any dam, water conduit, powerhouse, or other project work under the Federal Power Act within the recreation area. Deauthorizes the Asotin Dam. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a management plan for the recreation area within five years from the date of enactment of this Act. Details the elements to be contained in such plan. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the acquisition of lands; (2) the development of recreation facilities; and (3) the inventory, identification, and protection of the historic and archeological sites within the recreation area.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 October 1975

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-607.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 October 1975

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-607.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 November 1975

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #717 (342-53).

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 1975

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #717 (342-53).

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 November 1975

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 31 October 1975

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 14 January 1975

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