Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003

Summary

Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 - Permits the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands, and the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects (fuels projects) on specified types of Federal lands. Directs the Secretary concerned to give priority to fuels projects that provide for the protection of communities and watersheds. Authorizes the Secretary concerned to make grants: (1) to improve the commercial value of forest biomass to produce electric energy, sensible heat, transportation fuels, or substitutes for petroleum-based products; and (2) to offset the cost of projects to add value to biomass. Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to permit the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, to provide assistance to State foresters and officials for the purpose of expanding State forest capacities and activities to address watershed issues on non-Federal forested lands and potentially forested lands. Directs the Secretary concerned to establish an accelerated program to plan, conduct, and promote comprehensive and systematic information gathering on bark beetles. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the healthy forests reserve program within the Forest Service for the purpose of protecting, restoring, and enhancing degraded forest ecosystems to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species as well as improve biodiversity and enhance carbon sequestration. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a comprehensive plan to inventory, monitor, characterize, assess, and identify forest stands and potential forest stands in specified locations. States that issues to be addressed shall include: (1) the early detection, identification, and assessment of environmental threats; and (2) the loss or degradation of forests.

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Timeline

1. 1 May 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 May 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 May 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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

4. 1 May 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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

5. 2 May 2003

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

6. 8 May 2003

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 8 May 2003

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 9 May 2003

   Discharge

   Committee on Resources discharged.

   Source: Discharge

9. 9 May 2003

   Committee

   Committee on Resources discharged.

   Source: Committee

10. 9 May 2003

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than May 16, 2003 for consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 9 May 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 9, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 9 May 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 108-96, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 9 May 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 108-96, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 14 May 2003

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.

    Source: Committee

15. 14 May 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 16 May 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.

    Source: Calendars

17. 16 May 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-96, Part II.

    Source: Committee

18. 16 May 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-96, Part II.

    Source: Committee

19. 19 May 2003

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 239 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1904 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Rule provides that the amendment printed in part A of (H.Rept. 108-109) shall be considered as adopted. Makes in order the amendment printed in part B of (H. Rept. 108-109) if offered by Representative George Miller of California or his ...

    Source: Floor

20. 20 May 2003

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1904.

    Source: Floor

21. 20 May 2003

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 170 (Roll no. 200). (text of measure as passed: CR H4292-4298)

    Source: Floor

22. 20 May 2003

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 250 (Roll no. 199).

    Source: Floor

23. 20 May 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Udall (NM) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H4322-4324; text: CR H4322)

    Source: Floor

24. 20 May 2003

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered on the bill, as amended, and on the George Miller (CA) amendment.

    Source: Floor

25. 20 May 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

26. 20 May 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 - 170 (Roll no. 200).(text of measure as passed: CR H4292-4298)

    Source: Floor

27. 20 May 2003

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

28. 20 May 2003

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 239 passed House.

    Source: Floor

29. 20 May 2003

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1904 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Rule provides that the amendment printed in part A of (H.Rept. 108-109) shall be considered as adopted. Makes in order the amendment printed in part B of (H. Rept. 108-109) if offered by Representative George Miller of California or his ...

    Source: Floor

30. 20 May 2003

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 239. (consideration: CR H4287-4324; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4287-4292)

    Source: Floor

31. 21 May 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Source: IntroReferral

32. 26 June 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

33. 22 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

34. 24 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

35. 31 July 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

    Source: Calendars

36. 31 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Cochran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 108-121.

    Source: Committee

37. 31 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Cochran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 108-121.

    Source: Committee

38. 11 August 2003

    Reported

    Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

    Source: Floor

39. 29 October 2003

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S13435-13483; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S13435-13449)

    Source: Floor

40. 30 October 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 14. Record Vote Number: 428.(text: CR 10/31/2003 S13719-13734)

    Source: Floor

41. 30 October 2003

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S13600-13611, CR 10/31/2003 S13613-13637)

    Source: Floor

42. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

43. 6 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Boehner, Jenkins, Gutknecht, Hayes, Stenholm, Peterson (MN), and Dooley (CA).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

44. 6 November 2003

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10462-10463)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

45. 6 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

46. 6 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Stenholm motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1904. The instructions contained in the motion seek to have the House managers, as soon as practicable after the adoption of the motion, meet in open session with the Senate conferees and the House conferees shall file a conference report not later than Thursday, November 13, 2003.

    Source: Floor

47. 6 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Goodlatte moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H10462-10469)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

48. 6 November 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

49. 6 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

50. 20 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

51. 20 November 2003

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 457 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1904. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

52. 20 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 108-386 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11686-11698)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

53. 20 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-386 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11686-11698)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

54. 20 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments, agrees to request for a conference, appoints conferees Cochran; McConnell; Crapo; Domenici; Harkin; Leahy; Daschle.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

55. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

56. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

57. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

58. 21 November 2003

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 286 - 140 (Roll no. 656).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

59. 21 November 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

60. 21 November 2003

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 286 - 140 (Roll no. 656).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

61. 21 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

62. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1904.

    Source: Floor

63. 21 November 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Goodlatte brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-386 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 457. (consideration: CR H12159-12172)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

64. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

65. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 457 passed House.

    Source: Floor

66. 2 December 2003

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

67. 2 December 2003

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

68. 3 December 2003

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-148.

    Source: President

69. 3 December 2003

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

70. 3 December 2003

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 3 December 2003 · Official file
• Engrossed Amendment Senate · 30 October 2003 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 31 July 2003 · Official file
• Referred in Senate · 21 May 2003 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 20 May 2003 · Official file
• Reported in House · 16 May 2003 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 1 May 2003 · Official file

Documents

20 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 3 December 2003

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 3 December 2003

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 3 December 2003

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 October 2003

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 October 2003

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 31 July 2003

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 31 July 2003

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 31 July 2003

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 21 May 2003

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 21 May 2003

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 May 2003

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 20 May 2003

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 May 2003

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 16 May 2003

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 16 May 2003

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 May 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 May 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 May 2003

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to improve the capacity of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System lands and Bureau of Land Management lands aimed at protecting communities, watersheds, and certain other at-risk lands from catastrophic wildfire, to enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, including catastrophic wildfire, across the landscape, and for other purposes.
• related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1904) to improve the capacity of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System Lands and Bureau of Land Management lands aimed at protecting communities, watersheds, and certain other at-risk lands from catastrophic wildfire, to enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, including catastrophic wildfire, across the landscape, and for other purposes.
• related to ← America's Healthy Forest Restoration and Research Act