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H.R. 901 (105th)

American Land Sovereignty Protection Act

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Introduced

27 February 1997

Last action

30 April 1998 · Committee

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], 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. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

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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 finds that commercially viable uses of nominated lands (including lands located within ten miles of them) will not be adversely affected by such inclusion, and publishes that finding; (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. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the President to submit proposals for legislation authorizing such a nomination. 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, including the natural resources associated with the property, and the impact that 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 report annually to specified congressional committees certain information on each World Heritage Site within the United States. (Sec. 4) Prohibits Federal officials from nominating 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 shall not have, and shall not be given, 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 each Biosphere Reserve within the United States. (Sec. 5) Prohibits, under any international agreement (with exceptions under certain wetlands agreements and conventions), the nomination, classification, or designation of: (1) federally-owned lands located within the United States for a special or restricted use unless specifically authorized by law; (2) State or local government lands unless specifically authorized by State or local law; or (3) privately owned lands without the owner's consent.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, State.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 1997

    Committee

    Field Hearings Held in Tannersville, New York.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 June 1997

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 June 1997

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 9.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 June 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 September 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 5 September 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-245.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 September 1997

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-245.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 September 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 243 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 901 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 October 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 257 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 901 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment made in order by Mr. Miller of California shall be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Upon the adoption of the resolution, H. Res. 243 shall be laid on the table.

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  15. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    Considered by previous order. (consideration: CR H8538-8566)

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 901 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  17. 7 October 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Young (AK) moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John E. Sununu to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  21. 7 October 1997

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 8 October 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  23. 8 October 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 191 (Roll no. 504).

    Source: Floor

  24. 8 October 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 191 (Roll no. 504).

    Source: Floor

  25. 8 October 1997

    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

  26. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 901.

    Source: Floor

  28. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the further consideration of amendments on which recorded votes had previously been requested and postponed in the following order: Farr amendment, Vento amendment, and the Miller (CA) amendment.

    Source: Floor

  29. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  30. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8663-8666)

    Source: Floor

  31. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  32. 10 October 1997

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    Source: Committee

  33. 12 February 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  34. 30 April 1998

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

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