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- H.R.239
H.R.239: To amend the Stock Raising Homestead Act to resolve certain problems regarding subsurface estates, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 16, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) Amends Federal law regarding stock-raising homesteads to require a written notice to the surface owner before a person may enter lands for exploration purposes or to locate a mining claim. Provides for an authorized exploration period during which exploring and locating a mining claim may be conducted with minimal surface disruption, but no road construction, use of explosives, mechanical earth moving equipment, or hazardous...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-44.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
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Mr. Lehman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 30.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 118).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 103-23.
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| Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Richard H. Lehman (D-Calif.) |