United States · Bill · S
S. 280 (101st)
Niobrara River Scenic River Designation Act of 1989
Introduced
31 January 1989
Last action
28 October 1990 · ResolvingDifferences
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]
Subjects
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Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Niobrara River Scenic River Designation Act of 1989 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Niobrara River, Nebraska, as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Niobrara Scenic River Advisory Council.
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Timeline
31 January 1989
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 1989
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
1 February 1989
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Source: Committee
17 March 1989
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Interior and Office of Management and Budget.
Source: Committee
5 April 1989
Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-43.
Source: Committee
25 April 1989
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from the Department of Interior. Unfavorable.
Source: Committee
4 October 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
31 October 1989
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 332.
Source: Calendars
31 October 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-177.
Source: Committee
31 October 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-177.
Source: Committee
9 November 1989
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
9 November 1989
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
13 November 1989
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
13 November 1989
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
13 November 1989
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
5 January 1990
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
16 March 1990
Committee
Field Hearings Held in Ainsworth, Nebraska.
Source: Committee
29 March 1990
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
8 May 1990
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
8 May 1990
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
16 May 1990
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 May 1990
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
6 June 1990
Introduced
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries for a period ending not later than June 7, 1990 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendmentas fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1 (n), rule X.
Source: IntroReferral
6 June 1990
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 99-526, Part I. committee pursuant to clause 1 (n), rule X.
Source: Committee
6 June 1990
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 99-526, Part I. committee pursuant to clause 1 (n), rule X.
Source: Committee
7 June 1990
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
Source: Calendars
7 June 1990
Discharge
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.
Source: Discharge
7 June 1990
Committee
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.
Source: Committee
7 June 1990
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Source: Committee
7 June 1990
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 410 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 280 with 1 hour 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 amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
14 June 1990
Passed
Rule H. Res. 410 passed House.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
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 June 1990
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 280.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ben Erdreich to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 410 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 410.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 358 - 59 (Roll no. 199).
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 358 - 59 (Roll no. 199).
Source: Floor
26 June 1990
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of S. 280 with 1 hour 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 amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
28 June 1990
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
27 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Senate concurred in the House amendment with and amendment (SP 3208) by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 October 1990
NotUsed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment with and amendment (SP 3208) by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
27 October 1990
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
28 October 1990
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 157 - 95 (Roll no. 536).
Source: NotUsed
28 October 1990
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
28 October 1990
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 1990
Vote
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 157 - 95 (Roll no. 536).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 1990
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
28 October 1990
Passed
On ordering a second Agreed to by Tellers vote: 106 - 80.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
28 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Mrs. Smith (NE) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment House · — · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · — · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · — · Download file
- Referred in House · — · Download file
- Reported in House · — · Download file
- Reported to Senate · — · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported in House (text)
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Referred in House (text)
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
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Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 27 October 1990
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 26 June 1990
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 6 June 1990
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 9 November 1989
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 31 October 1989
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 January 1989
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Sponsors
- Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
- · hsmm00 · Standing
- · hsii00 · Standing
- · sseg00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Niobrara River Scenic River Designation Act of 1989
- related to → To designate the Niobrara River in the State of Nebraska for study as a potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
- related to → Omnibus Nebraska National Park and River Act of 1990
- related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 280) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a segment of the Niobrara River in Nebraska as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
- amends ← To make a technical correction.
- amends ← To provide for the designation of certain segments of the Niobrara River.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit the Interior Department from acquiring any land, scenic easements, or other interests in land within the designated river corridors through condemnation.
- amends ← An amendment in the nature of a substitute to provide for a further study of the Niobrara River to determine whether any segments should be designated in the future as scenic or recreational under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/280
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/s/280
- us · 101-s-280 · source updated 24 March 2026