Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988

Summary

Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, to take such actions as are necessary to protect cave resources on Federal lands, including: (1) restricting the use of such resources; (2) entering into volunteer management agreements with the caving community; and (3) appointing advisory committees. Restricts the release of information concerning cave location to protect the resource, requiring the Governor of a State in which a cave resource is located or a bona fide research institution to request location information in writing along with a commitment to protect the confidentiality of such information. Establishes a permit program for the collection or removal of natural resources from caves on Federal lands. Requires a permittee to post a bond or cash deposit to offset potential damage. Revokes permits for violations of this Act or permit conditions. Excludes Federal cave resources within the National Park or Wildlife Refuge Systems from this program. Imposes criminal penalties for the alteration of a cave or interference with cave resources, including the sale or exchange of cave resources removed without permission. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act or permit conditions. Authorizes appropriations. Places permit fees and fines in a special fund in the Treasury for cave resource management.

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Timeline

1. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 April 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 May 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 May 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 September 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Received From USDA.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 March 1988

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 3 March 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 16 March 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

11. 16 March 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 28 March 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 28 March 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 28 March 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

15. 28 March 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 329.

    Source: Calendars

16. 28 March 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-534.

    Source: Committee

17. 28 March 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-534.

    Source: Committee

18. 29 March 1988

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

19. 16 June 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

20. 22 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 927 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

21. 28 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1015.

    Source: Calendars

22. 28 September 1988

    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. 100-559.

    Source: Committee

23. 28 September 1988

    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. 100-559.

    Source: Committee

24. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

26. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

27. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

28. 10 November 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

29. 10 November 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

30. 10 November 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

31. 18 November 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

32. 18 November 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-691.

    Source: President

33. 18 November 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

6 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 19 November 1988

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 21 October 1988

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Passed House amended

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D · Cosponsor
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