DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; U.S. Geological Survey
Amendments
Arizona: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292, S7315 [19DE]
——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287 [19DE]
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site: include additional related sites (S. 270), S2045 [6AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H7430, H7487, H7488, H7490 [29JY]
——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7140 [26JY]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: codify authority to conduct certain landscape-scale forest restoration projects (S. 3046), S10102 [22DE]
Depts. of Justice and the Interior: extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians (S. 5087), S7803, S9630 [20DE]
Mining and mineral resources: make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (S. 3957), S7264, S7268 [15DE]
National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), S9614, S9677 [20DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5520, H5522, H5523, H5524 [14JN]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (H. Res. 1170), H5505 [14JN]
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: codify certain public land orders relating to revocation of certain withdrawals of public land (see S. 4531), S3308 [14JY]
Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as Village Corporation (see S. 5077), S6668 [14NO] (see H.R. 9295), H8494 [14NO]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
American Samoa: restore ability to approve amendments to territorial constitution (see H.R. 9350), H8592 [18NO]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see S. 3472), S159 [11JA]
——— establish grant program to assist projects that use nonlethal coexistence measures to reduce property damage caused by beavers (see H.R. 9501), H9728 [13DE]
——— implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros and encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities (see H.R. 7631), H4607 [28AP]
Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see S. 5305), S9625 [20DE]
Arizona: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 4104), S2219 [28AP] (see H.R. 7633), H4608 [28AP]
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument: establish (see H.R. 6751), H1123 [15FE]
Baltimore National Heritage Area: reauthorize and modify boundary (see S. 3744), S990 [3MR] (see H.R. 6931), H1302 [3MR]
Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail: designate (see H.R. 7884), H5218 [27MY]
Biscayne National Park: authorize repair of damaged Stiltsville Structure in Florida (see H.R. 7833), H5206 [19MY]
BLM: prohibit certain uses of aircraft relative to management of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 6635), H1013 [7FE]
——— require collection of certain data relative to land acquisitions (see S. 3644), S674 [14FE]
Buckeye Trail: study feasibility of designating as national scenic trail (see S. 4707), S3860 [2AU]
Bureau of Reclamation: address recovery of certain costs relative to certain facilities in Colorado River Basin (see S. 4232), S2544 [17MY] (see H.R. 9249), H8418 [28OC]
——— construct, operate, and maintain facilities in Sun River project in Montana for hydroelectric power generation (see S. 3450), S118 [10JA] (see H.R. 6369), H8 [10JA]
——— modify cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain dams and dikes (see S. 3971), S1910 [31MR]
——— provide for critical maintenance and repair of certain Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works (see S. 4233), S2544 [17MY]
——— provide for near-term actions to preserve Colorado River system and expedite measures for drought response (see H.R. 8435), H6921 [20JY]
——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 4231), S2544 [17MY]
California: provide long-term water supply and regulatory reliability to help alleviate drought conditions (see H.R. 9084), H8316 [29SE]
Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area: study suitability and feasibility of designating (see S. 4225), S2519 [16MY]
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park: establish (see S. 4371), S2893 [9JN] (see H.R. 8046), H5486 [13JN]
Chaco Culture National Historical Park: correct boundary (see S. 5132), S6779 [17NO]
——— withdraw certain surrounding Federal land from further mineral development to protect Chaco ruins and landscape (see S. 5124), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9344), H8587 [17NO]
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 7495), H4438 [11AP]
Coal: establish program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation (see H.R. 7937), H5232 [3JN]
Coast Guard: include St. Lawrence River and other river systems in scope of functions in Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 6506), H301 [25JA]
Coastal zones: distribute revenue from offshore wind projects in New York Bight Area to certain coastal States and promote conservation and workforce development (see H.R. 7554), H4452 [21AP]
——— support responsible development of offshore renewable energy projects and establish Offshore Power Administration (see H.R. 9641), H9982 [21DE]
Colorado: conduct special resource study of site known as ‘‘Dearfield’’ in Colorado (see S. 5031), S5541 [29SE] (see H.R. 6438), H288 [20JA]
Deerfield River: conduct study for potential addition to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 4631), S3743 [27JY] (see H.R. 8504), H7168 [26JY]
Delaware River Basin: reauthorize conservation programs (see S. 3767), S1015 [7MR] (see H.R. 6949), H1328 [7MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (see S. 4995), S5225 [28SE]
——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (see H. Res. 1254), H7167 [26JY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out carbon sequestration research initiative (see H.R. 8337), H5974 [12JY]
Dept. of Justice: include certain additional information in National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (see H.R. 8860), H7881 [15SE]
Dept. of State: establish international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development (see S. 5019), S5541 [29SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 4686), S3783 [28JY] (see H.R. 8262), H5929 [1JY]
Dept. of the Interior and Forest Service: align management of public lands and waters with President’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals (see H.R. 8802), H7783 [13SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: make technical corrections to Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund (see H.R. 9293), H8494 [14NO]
——— make technical corrections to Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund (see H.R. 9294), H8494 [14NO]
Dept. of Transportation: require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to waive certain regulatory requirements to address supply chain backlog in freight network at U.S. ports (see S. 3807), S1118 [10MR] (see H.R. 7456), H4432 [7AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (see S. 4949), S5051 [27SE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out certain activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities (see S. 3551), S442 [1FE]
——— codify authority to conduct certain landscape-scale forest restoration projects (see H.R. 9184), H8395 [14OC]
——— establish deadlines to complete certain environmental reviews and establish notification rules for receipt of onshore right-of-way applications (see H.R. 9006), H8220 [28SE]
——— implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests (see S. 4935), S4969 [22SE]
——— prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see S. 4940), S4969 [22SE] (see H.R. 9088), H8370 [30SE]
——— provide exceptions from permitting and fee requirements for certain video or audio content creation conducted on certain land (see H.R. 8258), H5929 [1JY]
——— support establishment and improvement of communications sites on or near Federal lands through retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites (see H.R. 6982), H1373 [8MR]
——— use certain previously completed environmental assessments and environmental impact statements to satisfy National Environmental Policy Act review requirements (see H.R. 9025), H8221 [28SE]
Depts. of Justice and the Interior: extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians (see S. 5087), S6695 [15NO]
Depts. of the Interior and the Treasury: carry out study on wildlife trafficking financing and proceeds (see H.R. 6477), H300 [25JA]
Dolores River National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]
Dolores River Special Management Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]
Downeast Maine National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3932), S1803 [28MR] (see H.R. 7268), H3970 [29MR]
Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 6936), H1302 [3MR]
Endangered species: restrict from designating certain lands used for national defense-related purposes as critical habitats for any species and broaden exclusions and exemptions for such defense-related purposes (see H.R. 7197), H3862 [24MR]
Endangered Species Act: provide flexibility in protective regulations when species are listed as threatened or endangered (see H.R. 8136), H5645 [16JN]
——— require congressional approval of certain action (see S. 5179), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 9357), H8647 [29NO]
——— require publication on Internet of basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 9108), H8371 [30SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 4660), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8255), H5929 [1JY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit promulgation of new oil and gas regulations until after Russian troops have withdrawn from Ukraine (see S. 3822), S1119 [10MR]
——— prohibit use of flawed or biased environmental metrics in rulemaking process unless such metrics are compliant with OMB guidance (see S. 4596), S3611 [21JY] (see H.R. 8499), H7168 [26JY]
Federal Columbia River Power System: provide for operations pursuant to certain operation plan for specified period of time (see H.R. 8016), H5446 [9JN]
Federal employees: reinstate pre-pandemic in-office work policies in order to receive certain supplemental emergency relief funds (see H.R. 7199), H3862 [24MR]
Fish and fishing: continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (see S. 3693), S785 [17FE]
Forests: partner and collaborate with Dept. of Agriculture and Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death (see S. 4883), S4822 [19SE]
Gateway National Seashore: rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore (see H.R. 7034), H1422 [9MR]
——— rename portions as Senator James L. Buckley Seashore (see S. 5147), S6905 [30NO]
Hawaii: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as Kaena Point National Heritage Area (see S. 4464), S3159 [23JN]
Housatonic River: designate segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 4122), S2246 [2MY] (see H.R. 7551), H4452 [21AP]
Immigration: direct Sec. of the Interior to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands (see H. Res. 1249), H7072 [22JY]
Land use: prohibit from entering into certain conservation easements with term of more than certain number of years (see S. 3989), S1936 [4AP] (see H.R. 7021), H1422 [9MR]
Little Manatee River: designate segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 5283), S7252 [15DE]
Lumber industry: prohibit importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus (see H.R. 7437), H4431 [7AP]
Maine: advance equality for Wabanaki Nations (see H.R. 6707), H1118 [11FE]
Malheur County, OR: prepare programmatic environmental impact statement allowing for adaptive management of certain Federal land (see S. 4752), S3918 [3AU]
Mammoth Cave National Park: modify boundary (see S. 5129), S6779 [17NO]
Mining and mineral resources: direct Sec. of the Interior to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to compliance with Mineral Leasing Act obligations (see H. Res. 1248), H7072 [22JY]
——— eliminate patenting of Federal lands, impose Federal minerals royalty, establish fund for cleanup of abandoned mines, and review certain lands to determine availability for future mining (see S. 4083), S2153 [26AP] (see H.R. 7580), H4510 [26AP]
——— encourage extraction and processing of rare earth elements and critical minerals (see H.R. 8272), H5930 [1JY]
——— improve permitting process for mining on Federal land (see H.R. 8928), H8010 [20SE]
——— make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (see S. 3957), S1867 [30MR] (see H.R. 7283), H4005 [30MR] (see H.R. 9618), H9909 [20DE]
——— process applications for permit to drill (see H.R. 7293), H4005 [30MR]
——— produce report on Russian and Chinese investments in mining and related industries (see H.R. 8911), H8009 [20SE]
——— report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses (see H.R. 9024), H8221 [28SE]
——— submit report on, and require publication of data on, expressions of interest and applications for permits to drill (see H.R. 7298), H4005 [30MR]
Montana: release certain land from wilderness study area designation and improve management of such land (see S. 4470), S3159 [23JN]
Monuments and memorials: remove bronze plaque and concrete block bearing name of Francis Newlands from grounds of memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in District of Columbia (see S. 3515), S275 [18JA]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial: designate mountain as Mount Rushmore (see H.R. 8721), H7712 [16AU]
——— prohibit Federal funding to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature in whole or in part (see H.R. 8734), H7716 [19AU]
Mount Young: designate (see S. 5066), S5542 [29SE]
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 4093), S2189 [27AP]
National Advisory Council on Indian Education: include at least 1 president of Tribal college or university and require Depts. of Education and the Interior to consider Council’s reports in budget material preparation (see S. 5104), S6740 [16NO]
National discovery trails: establish (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 8091), H5610 [15JN]
National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), consideration (see H. Res. 1529), H9982 [21DE]
National Maritime Heritage Grant Program: authorize appropriations to carry out (see H.R. 9213), H8408 [21OC]
National Park Service: authorize to enter into partnerships to develop housing for employees and private sector (see H.R. 7615), H4607 [28AP]
——— determine suitability and feasibility of establishing network of locations associated with lynchings in vicinity of Memphis, TN, as unit of National Park System (see H.R. 7912), H5226 [31MY]
——— establish Japanese American World War II History Network (see S. 4555), S3378 [19JY] (see H.R. 6434), H287 [20JA]
——— increase amounts deposited in Historic Preservation Fund (see H.R. 6589), H946 [3FE]
Native Americans: adapt successful practices of providing foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to provision of economic development assistance to Native communities in similarly situated remote areas in U.S. (see H.R. 9114), H8371 [30SE]
——— authorize Arizona Tribes to lease portion of decreed water entitlements, or enter into exchange and storage agreements as long-term source of water supply (see H.R. 9633), H9909 [20DE]
——— authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (see H.R. 6964), H1329 [7MR]
——— ensure progress toward Federal fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations and ensure funding for programs for Native Americans and Tribal governments (see S. 5186), S6962 [5DE] (see H.R. 9439), H8800 [6DE]
——— extend Federal recognition of Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians (see S. 3443), S49 [5JA]
——— protect Native cultural sites on Federal land, improve consultation with Tribes, and bring parity to Tribes relative to Federal public land management laws (see S. 4421), S3003 [16JN] (see H.R. 8108), H5644 [16JN]
——— provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities (see H.R. 8387), H6623 [14JY]
——— reaffirm actions for benefit of Indian Tribes (see S. 4830), S4575 [13SE]
——— recognize tribal cooperation in environmental review of proposed actions affecting revised Yurok Reservation (see H.R. 7581), H4510 [26AP]
Nevada: modify authorization of appropriations for Las Vegas Wash program (see S. 4496), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8415), H6881 [19JY]
New Mexico: approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna in Rio San Jose Stream System (see S. 4898), S4856 [20SE] (see H.R. 8920), H8009 [20SE]
——— approve settlement of water rights claims of Pueblos of Jemez and Zia (see S. 4896), S4856 [20SE] (see H.R. 8921), H8010 [20SE]
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park: study suitability and feasibility of re-establishing (see H.R. 8301), H5939 [7JY]
North American Grasslands Conservation Council: establish (see S. 4639), S3743 [27JY]
Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act: amend (see S. 5068), S6469 [11OC] (see H.R. 9371), H8673 [30NO]
Nulhegan River and Paul Stream: designate for potential addition to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 4807), S4514 [8SE] (see H.R. 8715), H7707 [12AU]
Outer Continental shelf: reauthorize certain leasing (see S. 3808), S1118 [10MR]
Political ethics: direct Sec. of the Interior to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to actions of Departmental Ethics Office (see H. Res. 1253), H7072 [22JY]
Power resources: achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land (see H.R. 9535), H9852 [14DE]
——— authorize geological and geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration (see H.R. 9004), H8220 [28SE]
——— carry out certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and finalize next offshore oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 8224), H5918 [24JN]
——— conduct all oil and gas lease sales described in 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program (see H.R. 7292), H4005 [30MR]
——— conduct analysis of domestic energy production and consumption, make recommendations to secure and increase energy independence, and limit withdrawal of public lands from energy production (see H.R. 7848), H5207 [19MY]
——— conduct minimum number of oil and gas lease sales in certain areas and prevent delays in oil and gas leasing (see H.R. 7285), H4005 [30MR]
——— direct Sec. of the Interior to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing (see H. Res. 1247), H7072 [22JY]
——— distribute Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing revenues to coastal States, increase States’ share of revenue and remove cap, and use funds received for certain conservation and infrastructure projects (see H.R. 8437), H6921 [20JY]
——— empower States to manage development and production of oil and gas on available Federal land (see S. 4229), S2544 [17MY]
——— establish development benchmarks and requirements for oil and gas lease-holders and implement fee on Federal oil and gas leases that don’t produce oil or gas in given year (see S. 5217), S7070 [8DE]
——— establish moratorium on energy development in certain areas of Gulf of Mexico (see S. 4943), S4970 [22SE] (see H.R. 8980), H8112 [22SE]
——— immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 6927), H1302 [3MR] (see H.R. 7304), H4006 [30MR]
——— issue decisions on drilling permit applications frozen by BLM (see H.R. 8176), H5822 [22JN]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence (see S. 3714), S836 [28FE] (see H.R. 6884), H1207 [1MR]
——— provide deadlines for development of five-year oil and gas leasing programs plan (see H.R. 7306), H4006 [30MR]
——— provide for certain reforms to process relative to applications for permits to drill and eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales (see S. 4733), S3861 [2AU]
——— require congressional authorization for drawdown and sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 7996), H5445 [9JN]
——— restart onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing, streamline permitting for energy infrastructure, and ensure transparency in energy development on Federal lands (see H.R. 9087), H8316 [29SE]
——— resume oil and gas lease sales (see S. 4228), S2544 [17MY]
Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park: establish (see S. 4525), S3270 [13JY] (see H.R. 8375), H6623 [14JY]
Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 9115), H8371 [30SE]
Public lands: authorize certain construction activities (see S. 4891), S4856 [20SE]
——— authorize sale of certain Federal land to States and local governments to address housing shortages (see S. 4062), S2092 [7AP]
——— establish program to convey certain Federal land to individuals who permanently waive eligibility for certain welfare programs (see H.R. 9701), H10547 [30DE]
——— expand authorization of voluntary Federal grazing permit retirement, provide increased flexibility for Federal grazing permittees, and promote equitable resolution or avoidance of conflicts on Federal lands (see H.R. 6935), H1302 [3MR]
Range of Light National Monument: designate (see H.R. 9600), H9902 [15DE]
Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program: reauthorize funding (see H.R. 8090), H5610 [15JN]
Research: prohibit Federal funding for research in China (see H.R. 6711), H1119 [11FE]
Ripley, OH: conduct special resource study to determine suitability and feasibility of including John P. Parker House in National Park System (see S. 3685), S785 [17FE] (see H.R. 6799), H1131 [18FE]
Rogue Canyon National Recreation Area: designate (see H.R. 7509), H4442 [14AP]
Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 5170), S6941 [1DE]
Salton Sea: take certain measures to protect (see H.R. 8676), H7552 [5AU]
Science: establish, in coordination with Dept. of Agriculture, joint natural infrastructure science program (see S. 4884), S4822 [19SE]
St. Croix National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 4222), S2519 [16MY]
St. John, VI: install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion (see H.R. 7496), H4438 [11AP]
Strategic materials: establish critical mineral environmental processing and mining cleanup program (see S. 3783), S1059 [8MR]
——— provide for inclusion of uranium on list of critical minerals (see H.R. 7938), H5232 [3JN]
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 7168), H3853 [18MR]
Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of National Park Service (see H.R. 8189), H5822 [22JN]
Tribal Cultural Areas System: establish (see S. 4423), S3003 [16JN] (see H.R. 8109), H5644 [16JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program (see S. 3484), S189 [12JA]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (see H. Res. 1170), H5485 [13JN]
——— prohibit international conservation financial assistance to entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (see H.R. 7025), H1422 [9MR]
——— prohibit use of lead ammunition on all land and water under jurisdiction and control (see S. 4157), S2358 [5MY]
——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. 4194), S2492 [12MY] (see H.R. 6734), H1123 [15FE]
——— reissue final rules relative to listing of gray wolves in Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under Endangered Species Act (see S. 3738), S950 [2MR]
——— reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 7766), H4970 [13MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: alter criteria for designation of critical minerals to include uranium (see H.R. 8045), H5486 [13JN]
——— designate phosphate and potash as critical minerals, approve use of phosphogypsum in Federal road projects, and provide for certification of certified crop advisors for technical assistance (see S. 5128), S6779 [17NO]
——— include phosphate and potash on final list of critical minerals (see S. 4710), S3860 [2AU]
——— permanently authorize National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to effects of extreme weather events and climate trends (see S. 3621), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6654), H1111 [9FE]
Valley Forge National Historical Park: issue right-of-way permit for natural gas distribution main within park (see S. 5110), S6740 [16NO]
——— issue right-of-way permit relative to natural gas distribution pipeline (see H.R. 7952), H5332 [7JN]
Virginia: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain land in Virginia as Coastal Virginia National Heritage Area (see H.R. 7471), H4432 [7AP]
Washington: authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (see S. 3773), S1059 [8MR]
Water: modify eligibility requirements for certain small water storage and groundwater storage projects and authorize use of funds for certain additional projects (see S. 4176), S2420 [10MY] (see H.R. 9518), H9729 [13DE]
——— modify requirements for eligible projects under competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects (see S. 4494), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8434), H6921 [20JY]
——— provide with certain authorities relative to projects affecting Klamath Basin watershed (see S. 5003), S5540 [29SE] (see H.R. 9353), H8594 [22NO]
Waterways: carry out watershed pilots (see S. 3539), S442 [1FE]
Wild Rogue Wilderness Area: expand (see H.R. 7509), H4442 [14AP]
Wildfires: provide for removal of small-diameter trees in fire hazard areas (see S. 4835), S4575 [13SE]
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 7157), H3852 [18MR]
Cost Estimates
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773): CBO, H5515 [14JN]
Letters
Address concerns over certain Biden administration policy issues: several Senators, S865 [1MR]
Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act: Representative David Scott, Committee on Agriculture (House), H6695 [18JY]
——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6695 [18JY]
Impact of environmental regulations and executive orders on Alaska local business and community interests: John Hopson, Jr., Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat (organization), S556 [8FE]
Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act: Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1303 [15DE]
Prioritize U.S. energy independence: Louisiana constituent, S3515 [20JY]
Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act: Colleen Callahan, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources, H7397 [28JY]
——— Jim Justice, Governor of West Virginia, H7396 [28JY]
——— Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio, H7396 [28JY]
——— Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited, Inc., H7397 [28JY]
——— Tyler Abbott, Maryland Dept. of the Environment, H7397 [28JY]
Lists
Votes recorded by proxy on Butterfield amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5528 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on Dingell amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5526, H5527 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on Fulcher motion to recommit H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5529 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5506 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7142 [26JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1529, consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H9972 [21DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5530 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3734 [15MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3197, Save the Liberty Theatre Act, H3761 [16MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4404, Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act, H6866 [19JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5001, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, H3734 [15MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7531 [29JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6434, Japanese American World War II History Network Act, H3762 [16MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7025, Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act, H6867 [19JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7283, Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems From Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act, H7533 [29JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Kildee amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5528 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5505 [14JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7141 [26JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H10031 [22DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, H9981 [21DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3773, authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands in Washington (State) held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, H10032 [22DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H10033 [22DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 5087, extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, H10034 [22DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Schrier amendment to H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7528 [29JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Valadao motion to recommit H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7530 [29JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Velazquez amendment to H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7529 [29JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Westerman motion to recommit H.R. 7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, H5194 [19MY]
Motions
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H7529 [29JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5529 [14JN]
Notices
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, S3637 [25JY]
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on S. 1493, Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, S3604 [21JY]
Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 173, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, S2270 [3MY]
Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 182, Pecos Watershed Protection Act, S2270 [3MY]
Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 455, Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, S2270 [3MY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6734, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, H7962 [19SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7952, Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act, H9687 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 3222), H6691–H6693 [18JY], H6728, H6859 [19JY], H6890 [20JY]
Animals: remove gray wolf from lists of threatened and endangered species and exclude from authority of Endangered Species Act, H5517 [14JN]
Arizona: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), H9942–H9952 [21DE]
——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), H9939–H9941 [21DE]
Baltimore National Heritage Area: reauthorize and modify boundary, H10009 [22DE]
BLM: prohibit certain uses of aircraft relative to management of wild free-roaming horses and burros (H.R. 6635), H1024 [8FE]
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site: include additional related sites (S. 270), H4475–H4477 [26AP], E421 [27AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: California Central Valley Project water allocation for farmers, H1185 [1MR]
——— codify 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]
——— provide written justification on decision to reinitiate consultation of 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 7495), E377 [11AP]
Colorado: designate certain lands as components of National Wilderness Preservation System, H6505, H6506 [13JY]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H6479, H6480 [13JY]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize, H906 [2FE], E127 [8FE]
Delaware River Basin: reauthorize conservation programs, H6507 [13JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H6943 [21JY], H7176 [27JY], H7402 [28JY], H7419–H7491 [29JY], E818 [2AU]
——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7134–H7142 [26JY]
Dept. of the Interior: submit report on contracts, subcontracts, and grant money allocated to or received by minority-owned business and minority-serving educational institutions, H5521 [14JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H1412 [9MR], H6733, H6734, H6737, H6739, H6740, H6841 [19JY], H6892, H6893 [20JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (S. 4949), H10038–H10040 [22DE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land (H.R. 6337), H6694, H6695 [18JY], H6728, H6859 [19JY]
——— eliminate requirement to reinitiate consultation on land management or land use plans relative to certain new endangered species information, H7426 [29JY]
——— provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal firefighting and firefighting support positions, H7423, H7425 [29JY]
Depts. of Justice and the Interior: extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians (S. 5087), H9954, H9955 [21DE]
Disasters: improve Federal response and increase community resilience to wildfires and drought, H7135–H7140 [26JY], H7176 [27JY], H7402 [28JY], H7419–H7491 [29JY], H8322 [30SE], E818 [2AU]
Endangered Species Act: provide flexibility in protective regulations when species are listed as threatened or endangered (H.R. 8136), H7429 [29JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations, H1408, H1409 [9MR], H6733, H6734, H6735, H6737, H6739, H6740, H6844, H6845 [19JY], H10522 [23DE]
Eunice, LA: convey certain Federal land in Louisiana (H.R. 3197), H3728, H3729 [15MR], E264 [16MR]
Federal aid programs: submit report on contracts, subcontracts, and grant money allocated to or received by minority-owned business and minority-serving educational institutions, H5521 [14JN]
Federal firefighters: reform and enhance pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters (H.R. 5631), H3979 [30MR], E492 [12MY]
Fish and fishing: continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (H.R. 5001), H3731 [15MR], E291 [24MR]
Forests: allow funding for forest management activities that modify, improve, enchance, or create and protect wildlife habitats from wildfires, H5517, H5518 [14JN]
——— establish categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities related to wildfire prevention and drought mitigation (H.R. 4518), H7429 [29JY]
——— establish forest management, reforestation, and utilization practices which lead to sequestration of greenhouse gases (H.R. 2639), H7429 [29JY]
——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks, H1258 [2MR], H8782 [6DE]
——— implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 4614), H3739 [15MR]
Friends of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.: anniversary, E65 [25JA]
Great American Outdoors Act: impact, H1324 [7MR]
Great Basin National Heritage Area: designate and extend authorization, H10008 [22DE]
Guam: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as National Heritage Area (H.R. 2899), H3725, H3726 [15MR]
Ka’ena Point National Heritage Area: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands (H.R. 1908), H3722, H3723 [15MR]
Kissimmee River: designate segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4404), H6693, H6694 [18JY]
Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act: repeal (S. 314), H9676 [12DE]
Little Manatee River: designate segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 4358), H7939 [19SE], H7984 [20SE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve permitting process for critical mineral projects, H182 [13JA]
——— improve permitting process for critical mineral projects (H.R. 2604), H7401 [28JY]
——— make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (H.R. 7283), H7395–H7399 [28JY]
——— process applications for permit to drill (H.R. 7293), H6664 [15JY]
——— promote domestic exploration, research, development, and processing of critical minerals to ensure U.S. economic and national security (H.R. 2637), H7401 [28JY]
——— submit report on, and require publication of data on, expressions of interest and applications for permits to drill (H.R. 7298), H6665 [15JY]
Mount Young: designate (S. 5066), H9952–H9954 [21DE]
National forests: establish categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities relative to early successional forests and for certain activities relative to outdoor recreation (H.R. 4584), H7429 [29JY]
National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), H10002–H10009 [22DE]
——— standardize designation (S. 1942), consideration (H. Res. 1529), H9968, H9969 [21DE]
National Park Service: establish Japanese American World War II History Network (H.R. 6434), H3732, H3733 [15MR], H3844 [18MR], E268 [16MR]
Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 2107), H5591 [15JN]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (H.R. 2930), E49 [19JA]
——— ensure progress toward Federal fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations and ensure funding for programs for Native Americans and Tribal governments (H.R. 9439), H8804 [7DE]
——— increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, H7425 [29JY]
——— repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Native Americans (S. 789), H9677 [12DE], H9803 [14DE]
Nevada: designate Great Basin Area Partnership, H10008 [22DE]
9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program: funding, H6893 [20JY]
Northern Neck National Heritage Area: establish, H10008 [22DE]
Office of the Inspector General: funding, H5522, H5523 [14JN]
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (H.R. 268), H3720–H3722 [15MR]
Pike County, OH: increase amount of payments in lieu of taxes, H230 [19JA]
Power resources: conduct all oil and gas lease sales described in 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program (H.R. 7292), H6664 [15JY]
——— conduct minimum number of oil and gas lease sales in certain areas and prevent delays in oil and gas leasing (H.R. 7285), H6664 [15JY]
——— develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown of petroleum reserves from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 6176), H4119 [1AP]
——— establish program to permanently plug, remediate, and reclaim orphaned wells and surrounding lands and provide funding to States and Tribal Governments for such remediation (H.R. 2415), H1260 [2MR]
——— immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 7304), H6665 [15JY]
——— offshore oil and gas leasing funding, H7701 [12AU]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence, H1214 [2MR], H1324 [7MR], H1345 [8MR]
Project We Hope Dream & Believe (organization): tribute to efforts to add Inkster, MI, home of Malcolm X to National Register of Historic Places, H1016 [8FE]
Public lands: funding for implementation of information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation, H6841 [19JY]
——— make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), H3726–H3728 [15MR]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands, E100 [3FE]
Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, H6505, H6506 [13JY]
Salton Sea: authorize additional projects, H7426 [29JY]
St. John, VI: install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion (H.R. 7496), H9682, H9683 [12DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: allow non-profit organizations to be eligible to receive competitive grant funds, H5524, H5525 [14JN]
——— expand conservation activities eligible for funding under Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund to include efforts to control and prevent invasive species and disease, H5523, H5524 [14JN]
——— impose spending cap on wildlife conservation and habitat restoration administrative costs, H5522, H5523 [14JN]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5430 [9JN], H5507–H5525, H5528, H5533 [14JN], E635, E637 [16JN]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (H. Res. 1170), H5499–H5506 [14JN]
——— prohibit international conservation financial assistance to entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (H.R. 7025), H6696–H6698 [18JY], E774 [22JY]
——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 6734), H7933, H7934 [19SE]
Valley Forge National Historical Park: issue right-of-way permit relative to natural gas distribution pipeline (H.R. 7952), H9683, H9684 [12DE]
Washington: authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (S. 3773), H9941, H9942 [21DE]
Water: provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability, H48 [12JA]
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: extend (H.R. 737), H1185 [1MR], H7429 [29JY]
——— extend storage provision and establish program to repair canal conveyance due to land subsidence, H6845 [19JY]
Wildfires: implement mitigation projects, sustain healthier forests more resilient to climate change, and provide energy and retrofitting assistance to businesses and residences to mitigate future risks, H7426 [29JY]
Wilkes County, GA: conduct special resource study of site of Kettle Creek Battlefield and adjacent property, E1058 [18OC]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: impact of environmental regulations and executive orders on local business and community interests, S556–S558 [8FE], S3317 [14JY]
Arizona: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292–S7302 [19DE]
——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287, S7288 [19DE]
Arkansas: anniversary of designation of Buffalo National River, S2129 [25AP]
Baltimore National Heritage Area: reauthorize and modify boundary (S. 3744), S1031 [8MR]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, S1145–S1148 [14MR], S2630–S2633 [19MY], S3314–S3318 [14JY]
BLM: adjust certain royalty rates, minimum bid amounts, and rental rates for leasing on Federal lands for oil and gas drilling, S4198 [6AU]
——— funding to finalize outstanding permitting activities for nickel and cobalt mining projects, S4198 [6AU]
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site: include additional related sites (S. 270), S2053, S2054 [6AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: support water infrastructure in reclamation States (S. 4231), S2545–S2548 [17MY]
Cantor, Carmen G.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs, S3527 [20JY]
César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park: establish (S. 4371), S2895 [9JN]
Daniel-Davis, Laura: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, S639 [10FE], S1147 [14MR]
Delaware River Basin: reauthorize conservation programs (S. 3767), S1017 [7MR]
Dept. of Justice: review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans, S2364 [5MY]
Dept. of State: establish international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development (S. 5019), S6887 [30NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (S. 4949), S7302, S7303 [19DE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: codify authority to conduct certain landscape-scale forest restoration projects (S. 3046), S10102, S10103 [22DE]
Depts. of Justice and the Interior: extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians (S. 5087), S7803 [20DE]
Eunice, LA: convey certain Federal land in Louisiana (H.R. 3197), S1886 [31MR]
Federal Columbia River Power System: funding, S3774 [28JY]
Forests: partner and collaborate with Dept. of Agriculture and Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death (S. 4883), S4823 [19SE]
Government regulations: call to rescind memo relative to suspension of local approval authority over permitting, exploration, and drilling decisions, S1146–S1148 [14MR]
Great Basin National Park: anniversary of Lehman Caves National Monument, S3369 [19JY]
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area: study suitability and feasibility of designating (H.R. 1154), S9730 [21DE]
Hawaii: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as Kaena Point National Heritage Area (S. 4464), S3162 [23JN]
Mining and mineral resources: make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (S. 3957), S7268 [15DE]
——— require completion of pending coal leases, S4186 [6AU]
Mount Young: designate (S. 5066), S7104, S7105 [12DE]
National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), S9614–S9618 [20DE]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (H.R. 2930), S6847, S6848 [29NO]
——— increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat violent crime within Indian lands and of Indians, S2364 [5MY]
——— release of report detailing conditions at U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, S3048 [22JN]
——— take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for benefit of Gila River Indian Community (H.R. 478), S7288 [19DE]
——— take into trust for Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona certain land in Pima County, AZ (H.R. 4881), S7291 [19DE]
New Mexico: increase consultation between Federal Government and governing bodies of land grant-mercedes and acequias and recognize historic-traditional boundaries of land grant-mercedes (S. 2708), S10103 [22DE]
Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act: amend (S. 5068), S6862 [29NO]
Outer Continental shelf: require oil and gas lease sales in Gulf of Mexico region, S4184 [6AU]
Power resources: prioritize U.S. energy independence (S. 3714), S929 [2MR]
——— require additional oil and gas lease sales in certain States, S4172 [6AU]
——— require annual lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and Alaska regions of Outer Continental Shelf, S2313 [4MY], S2379 [9MY]
——— stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters, S925 [2MR]
Public lands: limit Federal acquisition of land and restrictions on land use, S661–S663 [14FE]
——— make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), S2054 [6AP]
Science: establish, in coordination with Dept. of Agriculture, joint natural infrastructure science program (S. 4884), S4823 [19SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (S. 4194), S2494 [12MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: permanently authorize National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to effects of extreme weather events and climate trends (S. 3621), S614 [9FE]
Washington: authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (S. 3773), S7808 [20DE]
World War II: install in area of World War II Memorial suitable plaque or inscription with words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, S2793 [6JN]
Reports filed
Advancing Conservation and Education Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2348) (H. Rept. 117–673), H10546 [30DE]
Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6707) (H. Rept. 117–599), H8823 [7DE]
Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7025) (H. Rept. 117–417), H6705 [18JY]
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3222) (H. Rept. 117–411), H6622 [14JY]
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 117–671), H10545 [30DE]
Alaska Offshore Parity Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2996) (S. Rept. 117–201), S6778 [17NO]
Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6337) (H. Rept. 117–415), H6705 [18JY]
Bonding Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1505) (H. Rept. 117–629), H9851 [14DE]
Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2794) (H. Rept. 117–634), H9851 [14DE]
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 270) (S. Rept. 117–87), S949 [2MR]
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 920) (H. Rept. 117–627), H9850 [14DE]
Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6142) (H. Rept. 117–578), H8540 [16NO]
Bureau of Reclamation Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Sun River Project Facilities in Montana for Hydroelectric Power Generation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3450) (S. Rept. 117–187), S6667 [14NO]
Cane River Creole National Historical Park Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 117–157), S4912 [21SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4648) (H. Rept. 117–594), H8823 [7DE]
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Authorization Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2158) (S. Rept. 117–71), S646 [10FE]
Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 177) (S. Rept. 117–151), S4912 [21SE]
Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6654) (H. Rept. 117–602), H8823 [7DE]
Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308), S7311 [19DE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308) (S. Rept. 117–286), S10092 [22DE]
Community Reclamation Partnerships Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1146) (H. Rept. 117–293), H4458 [25AP]
Consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1170) (H. Rept. 117–366), H5485 [13JN]
Consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1254) (H. Rept. 117–432), H7167 [26JY]
Consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1529) (H. Rept. 117–660), H9982 [21DE]
Continental Divide Trail Completion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5118) (H. Rept. 117–419), H6705 [18JY]
Dearfield Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6438) (H. Rept. 117–600), H8823 [7DE]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8262) (H. Rept. 117–400), H5929 [1JY]
Dept. of the Interior Assessment of Suitability and Feasibility of Designating Certain Lands Within Guam as National Heritage Area: Committee on Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2899) (S. Rept. 117–265), H1421 [9MR]
Dept. of the Interior Delegation of Certain Emergency Abandoned Mine Reclamation Activities to States and Indian Tribes: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 117–566), H8540 [16NO]
Dept. of the Interior Installation of Plaque at Peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, To Commemorate 1733 Slave Rebellion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7496) (H. Rept. 117–605), H8823 [7DE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior Authority To Conduct Certain Landscape-Scale Forest Restoration Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3046) (S. Rept. 117–192), S6694 [15NO]
Direct Sec. of the Interior To Transmit Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Actions of Departmental Ethics Office: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1253) (H. Rept. 117–501), H8219 [28SE]
Direct Sec. of the Interior To Transmit Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Compliance With Mineral Leasing Act Obligations: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 117–498), H8219 [28SE]
Direct Sec. of the Interior To Transmit Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Five-Year Program for Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 1247) (H. Rept. 117–497), H8219 [28SE]
Direct Sec. of the Interior To Transmit Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Impact of Illegal Immigration on Federal or Tribal Lands: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 1249) (H. Rept. 117–488), H8111 [22SE]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8255) (H. Rept. 117–394), H5929 [1JY]
Ensure Land Management or Use Plans Approved, Amended, or Revised Are Not Considered To Be Continuing Federal Action or Constitute Involvement or Control: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2561) (S. Rept. 117–198), S6694 [15NO]
Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2433) (S. Rept. 117–91), S950 [2MR]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5522) (H. Rept. 117–678), H10546 [30DE]
Fort San Gerónimo Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2444) (H. Rept. 117–568), H8540 [16NO]
Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2367) (S. Rept. 117–167), S5051 [27SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4494) (H. Rept. 117–575), H8540 [16NO]
Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 117–243), S7100 [12DE]
Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3129) (S. Rept. 117–283), S9625 [20DE]
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104), S7311 [19DE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104) (S. Rept. 117–287), S10092 [22DE]
Insular Area Climate Change Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2780) (H. Rept. 117–686), H10546 [30DE]
Japanese American World War II History Network Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 6434) (S. Rept. 117–172), S5051 [27SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6434) (H. Rept. 117–262), H1421 [9MR]
John P. Parker House Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3685) (S. Rept. 117–190), S6667 [14NO]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6799) (H. Rept. 117–603), H8823 [7DE]
Ka‘ena Point National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1908) (H. Rept. 117–267), H1421 [9MR]
Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6734) (H. Rept. 117–469), H7963 [19SE]
Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4404 (H. Rept. 117–414), H6705 [18JY]
Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 314) (H. Rept. 117–617), H9688 [12DE]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 117–85), S836 [28FE]
Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2708) (S. Rept. 117–242), S7100 [12DE]
Leases of Up to 99 Years for Lands in Washington (State) Held in Trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3773) (S. Rept. 117–233), S6999 [6DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6964) (H. Rept. 117–681), H10546 [30DE]
Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4358) (H. Rept. 117–472), H7963 [19SE]
Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7615) (H. Rept. 117–682), H10546 [30DE]
Methane Waste Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1492) (H. Rept. 117–672), H10546 [30DE]
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 904) (S. Rept. 117–83), S836 [28FE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 117–272), H3742 [15MR]
Modify Eligibility Requirements for Certain Small Water Storage and Groundwater Storage Projects and Authorize Use of Funds for Certain Additional Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 4176) (S. Rept. 117–188), S6667 [14NO]
National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 117–156), S4912 [21SE]
Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 117–410), H6622 [14JY]
New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4677) (H. Rept. 117–576), H8540 [16NO]
Nomination of Carmen G. Cantor To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2939 [14JN]
Offshore Accountability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 570) (H. Rept. 117–562), H8540 [16NO]
Offshore Pipeline Safety Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2643) (H. Rept. 117–633), H9851 [14DE]
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4881) (S. Rept. 117–127), S3158 [23JN]
Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 117–90), S949 [2MR]
Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2415) (H. Rept. 117–645), H9901 [15DE]
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1975) (S. Rept. 117–126), S3158 [23JN]
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park Boundaries Adjustment and Donation of Land for Additions Authorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 268) (H. Rept. 117–268), H1421 [9MR]
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3326) (H. Rept. 117–636), H9851 [14DE]
Pullman National Historical Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 117–167), S5051 [27SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 117–582), H8586 [17NO]
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2372), S2189 [27AP]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2372) (S. Rept. 117–135), S3860 [2AU]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 117–359), H5444 [9JN]
Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation With Tribes (RESPECT) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 789) (H. Rept. 117–606), H8823 [7DE]
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1503) (H. Rept. 117–628), H9850 [14DE]
Restoring Resilient Reefs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 160) (H. Rept. 117–626), H9850 [14DE]
Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More (RECLAIM) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1733) (H. Rept. 117–565), H8540 [16NO]
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3600) (H. Rept. 117–593), H8823 [7DE]
Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems From Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7283) (H. Rept. 117–435), H7167 [26JY]
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2693) (S. Rept. 117–182), S6667 [14NO]
Samish Indian Nation Land Reaffirmation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6181) (H. Rept. 117–598), H8823 [7DE]
Save the Liberty Theatre Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1620) (S. Rept. 117–86), S836 [28FE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3197) (H. Rept. 117–266), H1421 [9MR]
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 442) (H. Rept. 117–670), H10545 [30DE]
Stamp Out Invasive Species Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6936) (H. Rept. 117–640), H9851 [14DE]
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1317) (S. Rept. 117–61), S413 [31JA]
Transparency in Energy Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1506) (H. Rept. 117–631), H9851 [14DE]
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5001) (S. Rept. 117–174), S5224 [28SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5001) (H. Rept. 117–263), H1421 [9MR]
Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7952) (H. Rept. 117–616), H9688 [12DE]
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5460) (H. Rept. 117–404), H5974 [12JY]
Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2150) (S. Rept. 117–121), S3031 [21JN]
Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 138) (S. Rept. 117–119), S2891 [9JN]
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3307) (S. Rept. 117–185), S6667 [14NO]
Tables
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5516 [14JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5499 [14JN]
H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7134 [26JY]
H. Res. 1529, consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H9968 [21DE]
H.R. 268, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park boundaries adjustment and donation of land for additions authorization, H3720 [15MR]
H.R. 1908, Ka‘ena Point National Heritage Area Act, H3722 [15MR]
H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5507–H5510 [14JN]
H.R. 2899, Dept. of the Interior assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands within Guam as National Heritage Area, H3725 [15MR]
H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3726 [15MR]
H.R. 3197, Save the Liberty Theatre Act, H3728 [15MR]
H.R. 3222, Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, H6691–H6693 [18JY], H6731, H6862–H6864 [19JY]
H.R. 4358, Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act, H7939 [19SE], H7985 [20SE]
H.R. 4404, Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act, H6693 [18JY]
H.R. 5001, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, H3731 [15MR]
H.R. 5118, Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, H7431–H7487 [29JY]
H.R. 6337, Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act, H6694 [18JY], H6732, H6864 [19JY]
H.R. 6434, Japanese American World War II History Network Act, H3732 [15MR]
H.R. 6734, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, H7933 [19SE]
H.R. 7025, Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act, H6696–H6698 [18JY]
H.R. 7283, Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act, H7395 [28JY]
H.R. 7496, install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion, H9682 [12DE]
H.R. 7952, Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act, H9683 [12DE]
S. 270, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Expansion Act, S2053 [6AP]
S. 270, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act, H4475 [26AP]
S. 314, Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act, H9676 [12DE]
S. 789, Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation With Tribes (RESPECT) Act, H9677 [12DE], H9809 [14DE]
S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, S9614–S9618 [20DE], H10002–H10006 [22DE]
S. 2708, Land Grant-Mercedes Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act, S10103 [22DE]
S. 3046, codify Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior authority to conduct certain landscape-scale forest restoration projects, S10102 [22DE]
S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, S7287 [19DE], H9939–H9941 [21DE]
S. 3767, Delaware River Basin conservation programs reauthorization, S1017 [7MR]
S. 3773, authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands in Washington (State) held in trust for Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, S7808 [20DE], H9941 [21DE]
S. 3957, Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems From Abandoned Mines Act, S7268 [15DE]
S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H9942–H9952 [21DE]
S. 4949, National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act, S7303 [19DE], H10038 [22DE]
S. 5066, Don Young Recognition Act, S7104 [12DE], H9952 [21DE]
S. 5087, extend, and provide additional support for, activities of Depts. of Justice and the Interior Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, S7803 [20DE], H9954 [21DE]
S. 5129, Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, S6781 [17NO]