Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008

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Bill Number

HR 3667

Introduced

Sep 25, 2007

Latest Action

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

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Congress Congressional reporting requirements Governmental investigations Public Lands and Natural Resources Vermont Water Resources Development Wild rivers

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Summary

Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) analyze any potential impacts on the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net, including a concealed weapon, on the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers or on lands adjacent to that area; (2) include in the study an assessment of any effect a wild and scenic designation in the study area is likely to have on energy production, transmission, or conveyance; (3) analyze the potential impact of the designation on private lands within the Rivers or adjacent to that area; and (4) complete the study of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers and submit a report describing the results of the study.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as authorizing appropriations to designate or otherwise create a new component of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

Actions

Sep 11, 2008

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 2008

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. 3667.
Sep 10, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2008

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 118 (Roll no. 583).
Sep 10, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 118 (Roll no. 583).
Sep 10, 2008

Motion to recommit with instructions withdrawn.
Sep 10, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boehner motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to add a new paragraph requiring an assessment of any effect a wild and scenic designation in the study area is likely to have on jobs, including agricultural employment.
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Boehner moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H7983-7984; text: CR H7983)
Sep 10, 2008

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 187 (Roll no. 582).
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Grijalva moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair. (consideration: CR H7982-7983)
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Sali appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Sep 10, 2008

Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Grijalva raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Grijalva stated that the provisions contained in the motion to recommit were not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
Sep 10, 2008

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sali motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment purporting to add a new title entitled "American Energy Act".
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Sali moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H7981-7982; text: CR H7981)
Sep 10, 2008

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.
Sep 10, 2008

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7981)
Sep 10, 2008

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3667.
Sep 10, 2008

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Sep 10, 2008

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2008

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7980-7984)
Sep 10, 2008

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3667 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2008

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 580).
Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Grijalva moved that the Committee rise. (consideration: CR H7980)
Sep 10, 2008

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Sep 10, 2008

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment.
Sep 10, 2008

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Sep 10, 2008

DEBATE - Pursuant to provisions of H.Res. 1419, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.
Sep 10, 2008

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3667.
Sep 10, 2008

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 10, 2008

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1419 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 10, 2008

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3667 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Sep 10, 2008

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1419. (consideration: CR H7970-7980; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7977)
Sep 10, 2008

Rule H. Res. 1419 passed House.
Sep 9, 2008

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1419 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3667 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Sep 8, 2008

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 110-668, Part II.
Sep 8, 2008

PERMISSION TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - Mrs. Capps asked unanimous consent that the Natural Resources Committee be allowed to file a supplemental report on H.R. 3667. Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2008

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
May 22, 2008

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-668.
Apr 30, 2008

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2008

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Apr 30, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 27, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Sep 25, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 25, 2007

Introduced in House

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