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H.R. 737 (101st)

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

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Introduced

31 January 1989

Last action

9 March 1990 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-687.

Sponsors

Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8]

Subjects

Environment

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24 March 2026

Environment

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. Authorizes the search for outcrop or surface exposure or mineral deposits by non-mechanized means, but precludes road construction, or the use of explosives or earth-moving equipment. Sets forth conditions under which plans of operation for mineral exploration and development may be pursued. Authorizes a surface owner to petition the Secretary of the Interior for compensation for damages. Requires the Secretary of the Interior 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.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 June 1989

    Committee

    Field Hearings Held in Fresno, California.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 July 1989

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 August 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 2 August 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 September 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 145.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 7 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-233.

    Source: Committee

  12. 7 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-233.

    Source: Committee

  13. 12 September 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 September 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 September 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 September 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 September 1989

    Calendars

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 12 September 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  19. 12 September 1989

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 September 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 14 September 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development.

    Source: Committee

  22. 20 October 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  23. 9 March 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Mineral Resources Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-687.

    Source: Committee

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 12 September 1989

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 31 January 1989

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