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S. 974 (101st)

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 May 1989

Last action

5 December 1989 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-195.

Sponsors

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size. Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas. Declares that the Mount Rose Wilderness shall be available for snowmobiles. Requires that the United States reserve a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act. Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests. Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices, subject to conditions set by the Secretary.

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Timeline

  1. 11 May 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 11 July 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Agriculture and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-232.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 August 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 August 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 August 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 30 August 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.

    Source: Committee

  10. 20 September 1989

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 September 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 September 1989

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 October 1989

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 5 October 1989

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  17. 17 October 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  18. 17 October 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 24 October 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  20. 24 October 1989

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  21. 1 November 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  22. 1 November 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  23. 9 November 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  24. 9 November 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  25. 13 November 1989

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 289 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to

    Source: Floor

  26. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Butler Derrick to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 289 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 289.

    Source: Floor

  31. 16 November 1989

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 289 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  32. 17 November 1989

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).

    Source: Floor

  33. 17 November 1989

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  34. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  35. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 974.

    Source: Floor

  36. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  37. 17 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  38. 17 November 1989

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).

    Source: Floor

  39. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  40. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded to debate the Vucanovich amendment under the five-minute rule.

    Source: Floor

  41. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  42. 17 November 1989

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  43. 20 November 1989

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 20 November 1989

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  45. 20 November 1989

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  46. 21 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 21 November 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 21 November 1989

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  49. 21 November 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  50. 21 November 1989

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mrs. Vucanovich demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 21 November 1989

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 21 November 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  53. 28 November 1989

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  54. 28 November 1989

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  55. 28 November 1989

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  56. 5 December 1989

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-195.

    Source: President

  57. 5 December 1989

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  58. 5 December 1989

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 6 December 1989

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  • Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 20 November 1989

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 17 November 1989

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

    summary · EN · 9 November 1989

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 20 September 1989

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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