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H.R. 987 (101st)

Tongass Timber Reform Act

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Introduced

9 February 1989

Last action

28 November 1990 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-626.

Sponsors

Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

24 March 2026

Agriculture

Summary

Tongass Timber Reform Act - Title I: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments - Repeals specified provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (the Act) relating to: (1) the authorization of appropriations for the maintenance of the timber supply from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to dependent industry; (2) the identification of Forest lands unsuitable for timber production; and (3) a specified report to certain congressional committees by the Secretary of Agriculture on the timber supply and demand in southeastern Alaska. Amends the Act to include in a specified report to the Congress the impact of timber management on subsistence resources, wildlife, and fisheries habitats in the Forest. Requires the Secretary to terminate, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, specified timber sale contracts between the United States and the Alaska Pulp Corporation and the Ketchikan Pulp Company, respectively. Title II: Wilderness - Amends the Act to designate the following lands within the Tongass National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Anan Creek Wilderness; (2) Berners Bay Wilderness; (3) Calder-Holbrook Wilderness; (4) Chichagof Wilderness; (5) Chuck River Wilderness; (6) Kadashan Wilderness; (7) Karta River Wilderness; (8) Kegan Lake Wilderness; (9) Naha River Wilderness; (10) Nutkwa Wilderness; (11) Outside Islands Wilderness; (12) Pleasant Island-Lemesurier Islands Wilderness; (13) Pt. Adolphus-Mud Bay Wilderness; (14) Pt. Houghton-Sandborn Canal Wilderness; (15) Rocky Pass Wilderness; (16) Sarkar Lakes Wilderness; (17) South Etolin Island Wilderness; (18) South Kuiu Wilderness; (19) Sullivan Island Wilderness; (20) Trap Bay Wilderness; (21) West Duncan Canal Wilderness; (22) Yakutat Forelands Wilderness; and (23) Young Lake Wilderness.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 May 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 May 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 May 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 May 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 June 1989

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Agriculture for a period ending not later than June 30, 1989 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(a), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 13 June 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-84, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 June 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-84, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 14 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

    Source: Committee

  14. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  15. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 21 June 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  18. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  19. 29 June 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 29 June 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 101-84, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  21. 29 June 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 101-84, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  22. 11 July 1989

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 196 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 987 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture if offered by Representative de la Garza or his designee.

    Source: Floor

  23. 12 July 1989

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 196 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 13 July 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  25. 13 July 1989

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 356 - 60 (Roll No. 138).

    Source: Floor

  26. 13 July 1989

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 356 - 60 (Roll No. 138).

    Source: Floor

  27. 13 July 1989

    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

  28. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  29. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 987.

    Source: Floor

  30. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 987 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture if offered by Representative de la Garza or his designee.

    Source: Floor

  31. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Barney Frank to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  32. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 196 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  33. 13 July 1989

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 196.

    Source: Floor

  34. 17 July 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  35. 18 July 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  36. 25 January 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  37. 26 February 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  38. 7 March 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 237 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  39. 30 March 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.

    Source: Calendars

  40. 30 March 1990

    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. 101-261. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  41. 30 March 1990

    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. 101-261. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  42. 5 June 1990

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  43. 12 June 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  44. 13 June 1990

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  45. 13 June 1990

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 116.

    Source: Floor

  46. 19 June 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  47. 4 August 1990

    Floor

    Senate insists on its amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  48. 4 August 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 4 August 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 4 August 1990

    Floor

    APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES - Without objection, the Chair reserved the right to make additional appointments at a later date.

    Source: Floor

  51. 4 August 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    The chair appointed conferees - from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for consideration of the House bill, and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Udall, Miller (CA), Sharp, Markey, Rahall, Vento, Gejdenson, Kostmayer, Young (AK), Marlenee, Craig, Rhodes, and Robert Smith (OR).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 4 August 1990

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 4 August 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 5 September 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  55. 11 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 11 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 19 October 1990

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 19 October 1990

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  59. 23 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement official papers held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 23 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 101-931 filed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  61. 23 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 101-931 filed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  62. 24 October 1990

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  63. 24 October 1990

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  64. 25 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  65. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  66. 26 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  67. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  68. 26 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report.

    Source: Floor

  69. 26 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Young (AK) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  70. 26 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report, H. Rept. 101-931.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  71. 8 November 1990

    Floor

    See also H.R. 5835.

    Source: Floor

  72. 13 November 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  73. 19 November 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  74. 19 November 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  75. 28 November 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-626.

    Source: President

  76. 28 November 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  77. 28 November 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

13 June 1990 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 987 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 99 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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    Public Law · EN · 29 November 1990

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    summary · EN · 13 June 1990

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Introduced in House

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