United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 701 (106th)
Conservation and Reinvestment Act
Introduced
10 February 1999
Last action
14 September 2000 · Reported
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 804.
Sponsors
DON YOUNG, Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], COLLIN PETERSON, Harold Rogers, Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Pete Sessions, Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-15], Robert Aderholt
Subjects
Environment, Taxation, Education
Source updated
24 March 2026
Environment · Taxation · Education
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance Title II: State, Local, and Urban Conservation and Recreation Title III: Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999 - Title I: Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance - Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance Fund (OCSIAF) to provide impact assistance to coastal States from a portion (27 percent) of allocable new OCS revenues (payments received by the United States as royalties, net profit share payments, and related late-payment interest from natural gas and oil leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act). Prohibits placement in the Fund of OCS revenues from a leased tract (or portion) located in a geographic area subject to a leasing moratorium on January 1, 1999, unless the lease was issued before the moratorium and was in production on such date. (Sec. 103) Sets forth a formula for use by the Secretary of the Interior to determine the portion of the allocable share of new revenues attributable to each coastal State and county eligible to receive impact assistance payments. Mandates that such OCS funds be expended by the eligible coastal States and counties for certain environmental projects and activities. Requires: (1) the Governor of every OCSIAF recipient State to develop (and certify to the Secretary) a State plan for the use of such funds; (2) an eligible county to submit for the Governor's approval a plan setting forth the projects and activities for which it proposes to expend OCSIA funds; and (3) the Governor of each recipient State to account to the Congress for all OCSIAF monies received for the previous fiscal year. Title II: State, Local, and Urban Conservation and Recreation - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCFA) to require an amount equal to 23 percent of specified Outer Continental Shelf revenues to be credited to a separate account in the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the Treasury in each fiscal year through September 30, 2015. (Sec. 202) Makes such funds available, without further appropriation, to carry out LWCFA in the next succeeding fiscal year. Provides that, if such revenues in a fiscal year exceed $900 million, such excess shall be available, without further appropriation, in the next succeeding fiscal year for obligation or expenditure as payments in lieu of taxes. Authorizes appropriations to maintain a certain minimum total annual income of the LWCF. Makes certain amounts covered into the LWCF available for expenditure without appropriation. Sets forth formulae for allocation of such funds for: (1) Federal acquisition of certain lands, waters, or interests; (2) financial assistance to the States for land acquisition, urban conservation, and recreation projects; and (3) local governments through the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program of the Department of the Interior. Provides for an LWCFA allocation of funds to Indian tribes and Alaska Native Village Corporations. Requires States to make at least 50 percent of the annual State apportionment under LWCFA available as grants to local governments. Replaces, within a five-year period, LWCFA requirements for comprehensive State plans with requirements for State action agendas. Allows each State to define its own priorities and criteria for selection of outdoor recreation and conservation acquisition and development projects eligible for LWCFA grants so long as it provides for public involvement in this process and publishes an accurate and current State Action Agenda for Community Recreation and Conservation. Requires such Agendas to: (1) be strategic, originating in broad-based and long-term needs, but focused on actions that can be funded over the next four years, and be updated every four years; (2) consider all providers of recreation and conservation lands, and correlate with other State, regional and local plans for parks, recreation, open space, and wetlands conservation; (3) address wetlands as important outdoor recreation and conservation resources, and incorporate a State wetlands priority conservation plan consistent with the national plan developed under the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act; and (4) be guided in part by recovery action programs developed by urban localities under the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act. Revises LWCFA conditions for approval of conversions. (Sec. 203) Amends the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act (UPRRA) to provide (in addition to the current types of at-risk recreation grants and recovery action program grants) for matching capital grants to local governments in the form of: (1) development grants for development and construction on existing or new neighborhood recreation sites, including indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, support facilities, and landscaping, but excluding routine maintenance and upkeep activities; and (2) acquisition grants for purchasing new parkland to be permanently dedicated and made accessible for public recreation use. Revises UPRRA requirements for: (1) eligibility; (2) matching grants; (3) coordination; and (4) conversion approval. Repeals the limitation on the use of UPRRA funds for acquisition of land or interests in land. (Sec. 205) Establishes a Habitat Reserve Program (HRP) within the Department of the Interior to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in association with the applicable State fish and wildlife department in the State where the affected land is located. Requires lands eligible for enrollment in the HRP to be privately owned and designated by the State agency as necessary to preserve the existence of one or more species listed under the Endangered Species Act, and their owners and operators to have voluntarily entered into partnership agreements with the Secretary and the State agency. Prescribes: (1) limitations on lands eligible for enrollment in the HRP; (2) HRP contract requirements; (3) HRP management plans; (4) HRP contract duration; and (5) payments to owners or operators of lands included in the HRP. Title III: Wildlife Conservation and Restoration - Amends the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (FAWRA) to require an amount equal to ten percent of specified Outer Continental Shelf revenues to be deposited in a new subaccount in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund (FAWRF), to be invested and to be made available without further appropriation, for apportionment in the next succeeding fiscal year for State wildlife conservation and restoration programs. Provides that all interest on such amounts shall be available without further appropriations, for obligation or expenditure for purposes of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989. (Sec. 305) Sets forth requirements for: (1) allocation of such subaccount receipts; (2) applications for approval of, and development grants for, State wildlife conservation and restoration programs; and (3) coordination. (Sec. 306) Allows certain subaccount funds for such a State wildlife conservation and restoration program to be used for law enforcement and education. (Sec. 307) Prohibits a State from receiving FAWRA matching funds if it diverts any funds from wildlife conservation purposes.
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Timeline
10 February 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 1999
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
10 March 1999
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
31 March 1999
Committee
Field Hearings held in Anchorage, Alaska.
Source: Committee
3 April 1999
Committee
Field Hearings held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Source: Committee
12 June 1999
Committee
Field Hearings held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Source: Committee
10 November 1999
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 12.
Source: Committee
10 November 1999
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 February 2000
Introduced
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Agriculture for a period ending not later than March 17, 2000 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(a), rule X.
Source: IntroReferral
16 February 2000
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-499, Part I.
Source: Committee
16 February 2000
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-499, Part I.
Source: Committee
17 March 2000
Committee
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Source: Committee
17 March 2000
Discharge
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Source: Discharge
31 March 2000
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.
Source: Calendars
31 March 2000
Discharge
Committee on The Budget discharged.
Source: Discharge
31 March 2000
Committee
Committee on The Budget discharged.
Source: Committee
9 May 2000
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 497 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 701 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 4377. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 701 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 497 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 701 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 4377. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 497. (consideration: CR H2827-2903; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2849-2860)
Source: Floor
10 May 2000
Passed
Rule H. Res. 497 passed House.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
11 May 2000
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 - 102 (Roll no. 179).
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 - 102 (Roll no. 179).
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 413 - 3 (Roll no. 178).
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to Resources.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 701.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Simpson amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, further proceedings on adoption of the amendment were postponed.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2907-2952)
Source: Floor
11 May 2000
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 701 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
19 July 2000
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Source: Committee
20 July 2000
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Source: Committee
21 July 2000
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Source: Committee
25 July 2000
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
14 September 2000
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-413. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
14 September 2000
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 804.
Source: Calendars
14 September 2000
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-413. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 14 September 2000 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 11 May 2000 · Official file
- Referred in Senate · 11 May 2000 · Official file
- Committee Discharged House · 31 March 2000 · Official file
- Reported in House · 16 February 2000 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 10 February 1999 · Official file
Documents
16 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 14 September 2000
Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 14 September 2000
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 14 September 2000
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 11 May 2000
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 11 May 2000
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 11 May 2000
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 11 May 2000
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 11 May 2000
Committee Discharged House (text)
Committee Discharged House · EN · 31 March 2000
Committee Discharged House (PDF)
Committee Discharged House · EN · 31 March 2000
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 16 February 2000
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 16 February 2000
Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 16 February 2000
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 February 1999
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 February 1999
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 February 1999
Sponsors
- DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
- COLLIN PETERSON · D · Sponsor
- Harold Rogers · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Pete Sessions · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor
- EDDIE JOHNSON · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] · R · Cosponsor
- JOHN DUNCAN · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Robert Aderholt · R · Cosponsor
Showing 48 of 323 sponsors and actors.
Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 701) to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (commonly referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act) to establish a fund to meet the outdoor conservation and recreation needs of the American people, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999
- related to ← Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999
- related to ← Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 2000
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/701
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- us · 106-hr-701 · source updated 24 March 2026