US SB189 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S232)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

National Trails System Willing Seller Act - Amends the National Trails System Act (the Act) to: (1) prohibit the federal acquisition of lands outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area, except with the owner's consent, for the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, Lewis and Clark, Iditarod, and Nez Perce National Historic Trails and the Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trails; and (2) provide that federal authority to acquire fee title shall be limited to an average of not more than one-quarter mile on either side of such national historic trails and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

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Title

National Trails System Willing Seller Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S232)

Same As/Similar To

HB1435 (Same As) 2009-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
SB22 (Related) 2009-03-11 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117).

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