To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Latest action · Jul 17, 2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 887.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 11, 2007
- Passed HouseJul 16, 2008
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate specified segments of the Taunton River in Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Requires the river segments to be managed in accordance with the Taunton River Stewardship Plan, dated July 2005, including any amendment to such Plan, that the Secretary of the Interior determines to be consistent with this Act.
Authorizes the Secretary, in order to provide for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of each river segment, to enter into cooperative agreements, which may include provisions for financial and other assistance, with: (1) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (including the political subdivisions of Massachusetts); (2) the Taunton River Stewardship Council; and (3) any appropriate nonprofit, as determined by the Secretary.
Bars the river segments from being: (1) administered as a unit of the National Park System; or (2) subject to the laws (including regulations) that govern the administration of such System.
Considers the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and cities, including any provision of the zoning ordinances related to the conservation of floodplains, wetlands, and watercourses associated with any river segment designated by this Act, to satisfy each standard and requirement under the Act regarding the prohibition on the federal acquisition of certain lands by condemnation for inclusion in any national, wild, scenic, or recreational river area.
Authorizes the Secretary, respecting each river segment, to only acquire parcels of land by donation or with the owner's consent. Prohibits the acquisition of any parcel by condemnation.
Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and private industry, to complete a report regarding the energy resources available on the lands and waters included in the segments of the Taunton River designated by this Act.
Prohibits anything in this Act from: (1) being construed as affecting the authority or responsibility of Massachusetts to manage or regulate fish and resident wildlife, including the authority to regulate hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting; (2) being construed as limiting access for hunting, fishing, trapping, or recreational shooting; or (3) impacting the supply of domestically-produced energy resources.
Recorded votes 5
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 507 | On Passage | Passed242–175 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| House 506 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed188–227 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| House 505 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to421–0 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| House 504 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to425–0 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| House 503 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed189–235 | Jul 16, 2008 |
Cosponsors 11
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 11, 2007 to Oct 25, 2007; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Jan 11, 2007 |
| D-MA | Bill Delahunt | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-RI | James R. Langevin | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | John F. Tierney | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | John W. Olver | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Michael E. Capuano | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Richard E. Neal | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Stephen F. Lynch | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Niki Tsongas | Oct 25, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Natural Resources Committee | Referred Jan 11, 2007Markup Jun 25, 2008Reported Jul 8, 2008 |
| Federal Lands Subcommittee | Referred Feb 7, 2007Hearings Oct 30, 2007Discharged Jun 25, 2008 |
Actions 32
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 887.
- Jul 16, 2008Rule H. Res. 1339 passed House.
- Jul 16, 2008Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1339. (consideration: CR H6629-6648)
- Jul 16, 2008Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 415 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
- Jul 16, 2008House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1339 and Rule XVIII.
- Jul 16, 2008The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- Jul 16, 2008GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 415.
- Jul 16, 2008POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 16, 2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuler amendment.
- Jul 16, 2008POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shuler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shuler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 16, 2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment.
- Jul 16, 2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boyda (KS) amendment.
- Jul 16, 2008POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boyda (KS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Boyda (KS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 16, 2008The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 415.
- Jul 16, 2008The 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.
- Jul 16, 2008Mr. Wittman (VA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H6645-6647; text: CR H6645-6646)
- Jul 16, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment adding a new section entitled "Savings Clause."
- Jul 16, 2008The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6647)
- Jul 16, 2008On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 227 (Roll no. 506).
- Jul 16, 2008Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 175 (Roll no. 507).
- Jul 16, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 16, 2008The 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. 415.
- Jul 14, 2008Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1339 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 415 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
- Jul 8, 2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-735.
- Jul 8, 2008Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.
- Jun 25, 2008Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
- Jun 25, 2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jun 25, 2008Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Oct 30, 2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Feb 7, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
- Jan 11, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 11, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H6587–H6596, H6629–H6648, H6649Text printed H6587, H6640Amendments H6595, H6639, H6640, H6641, H6642Motions H6645Recorded votes H6598, H6643, H6644, H6645, H6647Bishop of Utah amendment (prohibit certain sections of the river from being designated as a recreational river)Boyda amendment (ensure any Wild and Scenic River designations do not impact the supply of domestically-produced energy resources)Shuler amendment (enforce local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and trapping)Wittman motion to recommit (ensure any Wild and Scenic River designations do not impact the supply of domestically-produced energy resources)consideration (H. Res. 1339), previous questionDeclaratory Statements H6675 | Barney Frank D-MA, Charles W. Boustany, Jr. R-LA, Doc Hastings R-WA (amendment), Edward J. Markey D-MA, Heath Shuler D-NC (amendment), James P. McGovern D-MA, Joseph Crowley D-NY, Lynn A. Westmoreland R-GA, Nancy E. Boyda D-KS (amendment), Nick J. Rahall II D-WV, Patrick J. Kennedy D-RI, Phil Gingrey R-GA, Raúl M. Grijalva D-AZ, Rob Bishop R-UT (amendment), Robert J. Wittman R-VA (motion) | Jul 16, 2008 |
| House | Debate and remarks H6566 | Phil Gingrey R-GA | Jul 15, 2008 |
Research
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Committee report
Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 2
- Jun 30, 2008H.R. 415, A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 25, 2008</p>
- Jun 30, 2008H.R. 415, A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers SystemCost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 25, 2008
CRS reports 2
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Cite it 2
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| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL32205 | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety, and Regulation Archived | Report | Dec 14, 2009 |
| RL33484 | National Park Management Archived | Report | Aug 15, 2008 |
Amendments 7
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Related bills 2
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Subjects
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Text 4
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- Jul 17, 2008Placed on Calendar Senate
- Jul 16, 2008Engrossed in House
- Jul 8, 2008Reported in House
- Jan 11, 2007Introduced in House
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