Open Congress : National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.6909 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to give priority to consideration of applications for permits and other authorizations required for renewable energy projects on Federal public land, and for other purposes.

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to give priority to consideration of applications for permits and other authorizations required for renewable energy projects on Federal public land, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6917 To amend the Wilderness Act to allow recreation organizations to cross wilderness areas on established trails, and for other purposes.

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

To amend the Wilderness Act to allow recreation organizations to cross wilderness areas on established trails, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1443 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6879 To amend Public Law 100-573 to extend the authorization of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission.

2008-09-11T00:00:00Z

To amend Public Law 100-573 to extend the authorization of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6883 National Commission to Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People Act of 2008

2008-09-11T00:00:00Z

To establish a commission to study the establishment of the National Museum of the American People in Washington, DC, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6860 Oil and Gas Lease Reform Act of 2008

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

To exempt exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas under leases on Federal lands from State environmental and pollution control laws, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6866 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield located in Chemung County, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Parks System, and for other purposes.

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Newtown Battlefield located in Chemung County, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Parks System, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6839 To designate a previously unnamed peak in the Sawtooth Wilderness of the Sawtooth National Forest in the State of Idaho as "Mount Ernie Day".

2008-09-08T00:00:00Z

To designate a previously unnamed peak in the Sawtooth Wilderness of the Sawtooth National Forest in the State of Idaho as "Mount Ernie Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.6779 State Enhanced Authority for Coastal and Ocean Resources Act of 2008

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

To provide for secure rural schools and counties, and State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6787 Healthy Forests Restoration Amendments Act of 2008

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

To amend Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to expand the areas of Federal land on which hazardous fuel reduction projects may be conducted under that Act.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6693 Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park Act

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6696 Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial, in the District of Columbia or its environs, to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War I, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6703 National Museum of Industrial History Act

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To assist in the establishment of an interpretive center and museum in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to protect and interpret the history of the industrialization of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6726 To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon.

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6728 Everglades National Park Land Exchange Act of 2008

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To provide for the resolution of several land ownership and related issues with respect to parcels of land located within the Everglades National Park.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6730 Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site Act of 2008

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To establish the Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6740 To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail.

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6767 Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6668 Centennial Historic District Authorization Act of 2008

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

To establish the Centennial Historic District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6678 Northern Plains National Heritage Area Act

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

To establish the Northern Plains National Heritage Area in the State of North Dakota.