To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends Federal law regarding stock-raising homesteads to require a written notice to the surface owner before a person may enter lands for prospecting purposes or to locate a mining claim. Sets forth an authorized prospecting period during which prospecting and locating a mining claim may be conducted with minimal surface disruption (but precludes road construction or the use of explosives or mechanical earth moving equipment on such lands). Limits the total acreage that may be covered at any time by notices of intention to locate a claim. Prohibits any mineral exploration or development activities without the surface owner's consent unless the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) has authorized such activities according to prescribed guidelines which include posting a surety bond to insure: (1) surface reclamation; (2) compensation paid to the surface owner for damages to crops and tangible improvements; and (3) compensation for loss of income by the surface owner due to impaired land use. Sets forth conditions under which plans of operation for mineral development and exploration may be pursued (including minimization of impaired land use and the payment of a fee to the surface owner for the use of surface lands). Requires the Secretary to suspend or revoke the approval of a mining or prospecting plan of operations if the mine operator fails to remedy any plan violations. Sets forth conditions under which treble damages may be awarded to an aggrieved surface owner. Authorizes the Secretary to convey Federal interests in Stock Raising Homestead Act lands to the surface owner without regard to certain requirements of the Federal Land Management Policy Management Act of 1976. Requires the Secretary to simplify the procedures governing applications by surface owners of Stock Raising Homestead Act lands to obtain title to the Federal interests in those lands.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 February 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 June 1992

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 11 June 1992

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 17 June 1992

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 17 June 1992

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 1 July 1992

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

   Source: Calendars

10. 1 July 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-641.

    Source: Committee

11. 1 July 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-641.

    Source: Committee

12. 27 July 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

13. 27 July 1992

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 28.

    Source: Floor

14. 27 July 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

15. 27 July 1992

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

16. 28 July 1992

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 248 - 168 (Roll No. 329).

    Source: Floor

17. 28 July 1992

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 248 - 168 (Roll No. 329).

    Source: Floor

18. 28 July 1992

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

19. 10 September 1992

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 561 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 450 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 450, the Committee on Interior shall be discharged from further consideration of S. 1187, and it shall be in order in the House to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu the provisions of H.R. 450 as passed by the House. If agreed to, it shall then be in order to move to insist on the House amendment and to request a conference with

    Source: Floor

20. 15 September 1992

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

21. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Patricia Schroeder to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

22. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 561 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

23. 15 September 1992

    Passed

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 450 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 450, the Committee on Interior shall be discharged from further consideration of S. 1187, and it shall be in order in the House to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu the provisions of H.R. 450 as passed by the House. If agreed to, it shall then be in order to move to insist on the House amendment and to request a conference with

    Source: Floor

24. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 561.

    Source: Floor

25. 15 September 1992

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 561 passed House.

    Source: Floor

26. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    Laid on the table. See S. 1187 for further action.

    Source: Floor

27. 15 September 1992

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

28. 15 September 1992

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

29. 15 September 1992

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

30. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

31. 15 September 1992

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 450.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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