US HB2087 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 21 2012 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-21 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to remove all deed restrictions, including easements and covenants, described in a specified quitclaim deed from the United States to Accomack County, Virginia, relating to a parcel of land consisting of approximately 31.6 acres situated in the Atlantic District of the county.

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Title

To remove restrictions from a parcel of land situated in the Atlantic District, Accomack County, Virginia.

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Roll Calls

2012-03-20 - House - On Passage (Y: 240 N: 164 NV: 27 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-03-20 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 180 N: 226 NV: 25 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-03-20 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 178 N: 226 NV: 27 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-03-20 - House - On Passage (Y: 240 N: 164 NV: 27 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-03-20 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 180 N: 226 NV: 25 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2012-03-20 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 178 N: 226 NV: 27 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-21SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2012-03-20HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-03-20HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 164 (Roll no. 117).
2012-03-20HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 226 (Roll no. 116). (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
2012-03-20HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1418)
2012-03-20HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanchez, Loretta motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the sale or use of land for adult entertainment or by foreign governments.
2012-03-20HouseMs. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H1418; text: CR H1418)
2012-03-20HouseThe 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. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1415)
2012-03-20HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1417)
2012-03-20HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2087.
2012-03-20HouseH.AMDT.985 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 226 (Roll no. 115).
2012-03-20HouseUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished question was on the adoption of amendments which had previously been debated and on which further proceedings were postponed.
2012-03-20HouseH.AMDT.986 On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
2012-03-20HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 587, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hastings (FL) No. 2 amendment under the five-minute rule.
2012-03-20HouseH.AMDT.986 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H1416-1417; text: CR H1416)Amendment sought to require independent valuation of the land prior to any restrictions being removed for the years 1776, 1865, 2013, 2017, 2032, and 2212.
2012-03-20HousePOSTPONED 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 noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2012-03-20HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 587, the Committee of the Whole proceeded debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule.
2012-03-20HouseH.AMDT.985 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H1415-1416, H1417; text: CR H1415)Amendment sought to require Accomack County, VA to pay the Federal Government fair market value for the land and sought to require an appraisal of the land prior to sale.
2012-03-20HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2087.
2012-03-20HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2012-03-20HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 587 and Rule XVIII.
2012-03-20HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2087 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. Bill is open to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill as original text for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record dated March 19, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
2012-03-20HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 587. (consideration: CR H1411-1420)
2012-03-20HouseRule H. Res. 587 passed House.
2012-03-19HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 587 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2087 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. Bill is open to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill as original text for the purpose of amendment. The resolution makes in order only those amendments that are submitted for printing in the Congressional Record dated March 19, 2012, or pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
2012-01-18HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
2012-01-18HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-369.
2011-11-17HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 11.
2011-11-17HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2011-11-17HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
2011-09-15HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2011-06-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-06-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Same As/Similar To

HR587 (Related) 2012-03-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SB2214 (Related) 2012-03-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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