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S. 263 (109th)

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act

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Introduced

2 February 2005

Last action

8 August 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

Sponsors

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

24 March 2026

Agriculture

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Summary

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act - Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture (the Secretaries) to: (1) manage and protect paleontological resources on Federal land; and (2) develop plans for inventorying, monitoring, and deriving the scientific and educational use of such resources. Directs the Secretaries to establish a program to increase public awareness about such resources. Prohibits a person from collecting a paleontological resource from Federal land without a permit. Authorizes the Secretaries to allow casual collecting without a permit on certain Federal lands. Recognizes as valid permits issued before enactment. Prohibits: (1) removing or altering a paleontological resource located on Federal lands, with exceptions; (2) receiving, selling, or purchasing a paleontological resource, if the person knew or should have known such resource to have been illegally removed; or (3) making false records of any paleontological resource removed from Federal lands. Imposes criminal penalties. Sets forth requirements for the assessment of civil penalties for violations of any prohibitions issued pursuant to this Act. Requires any recovered amounts to be available for use: (1) to protect or restore paleontological resources and sites; (2) to provide educational materials to the public about paleontological resources and sites; and (3) as a reward. Requires that information on the nature and location of a paleontological resource that requires a permit be withheld from the public, except as specified.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S892-893)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S891-892)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 March 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 50.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 11 March 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with amendments. With written report No. 109-36.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 March 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with amendments. With written report No. 109-36.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 July 2005

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9018-9052; text of measure in Senate: CR S9035-9037; text as passed Senate: CR S9037-9039)

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 July 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9018-9052; text of measure in Senate: CR S9035-9037; text as passed Senate: CR S9037-9039)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 July 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 27 July 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 27 July 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 July 2005

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 August 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: Committee

  15. 8 August 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

    Source: Committee

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