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H.R. 883 (106th)

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act

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Introduced

1 March 1999

Last action

20 May 1999 · Passed

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from nominating any Federal lands for inclusion on the World Heritage List pursuant to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage unless: (1) the Secretary publishes a finding that commercially viable uses of nominated lands and lands within ten miles of them will not be adversely affected by such inclusion; (2) the Secretary has reported to the Congress on the lands' natural resources and the impact that the inclusion would have on existing and future uses of such lands; and (3) such nomination is specifically authorized by a law. Authorizes the President to submit proposals for legislation authorizing such a nomination after publication of the Secretary's finding. Requires the Secretary to object to the inclusion of any property in the United States on the list of World Heritage in Danger (established under the Convention) unless the Secretary: (1) has reported to the Congress on the necessity for such inclusion, the natural resources associated with the property, and the impact such inclusion would have on existing and future uses of such property; and (2) is specifically authorized to assent to the inclusion by a joint resolution of the Congress enacted after the report is submitted. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to specified congressional committees on the management of each World Heritage Site within the United States. (Sec. 4) Prohibits any Federal official from nominating any lands in the United States for designation as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Program of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Provides that any such designation before enactment of this Act shall not have any force or effect, unless the Biosphere Reserve: (1) is specifically authorized by a law enacted before December 31, 2000; (2) consists solely of federally owned lands; and (3) is subject to a management plan that specifically ensures that the use of intermixed or adjacent non-Federal property is not limited or restricted as a result of that designation. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to specified congressional committees information on the management of each Biosphere Reserve within the United States. (Sec. 5) Prohibits any Federal official from nominating, classifying, or designating any Federal land located within the United States for a special or restricted use under any international agreement for conserving, preserving, or protecting the terrestrial or marine environment, flora, or fauna (with specified exceptions) unless specifically authorized by law, but authorizes the Secretary to submit proposals for authorizing legislation. Provides that any such nomination, classification, or designation of private or State or local lands shall have no force or effect without the owner's consent or specific authorization by State or local law, respectively.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E297-298)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 March 1999

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 March 1999

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 May 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 14.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 May 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 May 1999

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-142.

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 May 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 13 May 1999

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-142.

    Source: Committee

  12. 19 May 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 180 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 883 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed four hours. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose. Each amendment may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. (consideration: CR H3402-3425)

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 May 1999

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 20 May 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 20 May 1999

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 20 May 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 20 May 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  21. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 883.

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 883 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed four hours. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose. Each amendment may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  23. 20 May 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Cliff Stearns to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  24. 20 May 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 180 passed House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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