US Congress Senate Bill 404 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on April 15 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-04-15 - Became Public Law No: 113-99.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act - Amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984, with respect to certain lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the state of Washington designated as part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, to specifically allow the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, from moving the Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that its move is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. Requires the Secretary, if such a determination is made, to move the Lookout to a location outside of the lands specified in this Act and designated as a wilderness area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Alaska Native Veteran Allotment application numbered AA-084021-B and to issue the applicant a patent for the 80 acres of federal land identified as Lot 2. Limits the patent to surface rights only and subjects it to the terms and conditions of any certificate issued under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with respect to the conveyance of certain federal lands in Alaska to certain Alaska Native veterans, including those providing that: (1) the patent is subject to valid existing rights, including any U.S. right to income derived from a lease, license, permit, right-of-way, or easement on the federal land; and (2) the United States shall reserve an interest in deposits of oil, gas, and coal on the land, including the right to explore, mine, and remove the minerals on parts of the land that are prospectively valuable for development.

Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]

Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-04-15	House	Became Public Law No: 113-99.
2014-04-15	House	Signed by President.
2014-04-09	House	Presented to President.
2014-04-07	House	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2977-2978)
2014-04-07	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 404.
2014-04-07	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2977-2980)
2014-04-07	House	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2014-04-03	House	Held at the desk.
2014-04-03	House	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2014-04-03	House	Received in the House.
2014-04-03	Senate	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2151-2152; text as passed Senate: CR S2152)
2014-03-31	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
2014-03-31	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment. With written report No. 113-140.
2013-12-19	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2013-07-30	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-85.
2013-02-28	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

HB908 (Same As) 2014-01-23 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 244.
HB2954 (Related) 2014-02-10 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/404/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s404/BILLS-113s404is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s404/BILLS-113s404rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s404/BILLS-113s404es.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s404/BILLS-113s404enr.pdf