An Act to establish the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Oregon and Idaho, and for other purposes.

Summary

Establishes the Hells Canyon National Recreation area to assure that the natural, historical and archeological values of the Hells Canyon area, portions of the Snake River, and adjacent lands are preserved and the recreational and ecological values and public enjoyment of the area are enhanced. Designates specified lands in Hells Canyon as wilderness areas. Incorporates segments of the Rapid River and the Snake River into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. States that the Federal Power Commission may not license the construction of any dam, water conduit, powerhouse, or other project work under the Federal Power Act within the recreation area. Deauthorizes the Asotin Dam. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a management plan for the recreation area within five years from the date of enactment of this Act. Details the elements to be contained in such plan. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the acquisition of specified roads; (2) the acquisition of lands; (3) the development of recreation facilities; and (4) the inventory, identification, and protection of the historic and archeological sites within the recreation area.

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Timeline

1. 23 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 May 1975

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-153.

   Source: Committee

4. 22 May 1975

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-153.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 June 1975

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 2 June 1975

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 3 June 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 18 November 1975

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

9. 18 November 1975

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

10. 18 November 1975

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 12 December 1975

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

12. 12 December 1975

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

13. 19 December 1975

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 19 December 1975

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

15. 22 December 1975

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

16. 22 December 1975

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

17. 22 December 1975

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

18. 22 December 1975

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

19. 31 December 1975

    President

    Public law 94-199.

    Source: President

20. 31 December 1975

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

21. 31 December 1975

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 31 December 1975

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 November 1975

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 January 1975

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Sponsors

• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing
• · sseg00 · Standing

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