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H.R.4912: To increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to the public lands, National Park System lands, or National Forest System lands when the violation results in damage to public or private property, to specify the purpose for which collected fines may be used, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 11, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Revises penalties for violations of the rules regulating the use of fire by visitors of public lands if such violation results in damage to public or private property. Changes the maximum $1,000 fine to a minimum $1,000 fine with respect to public lands under the Bureau of Land Management. Changes penalties with respect to National Park and National Forest Systems from a maximum $500 fine and six months imprisonment to a minimum $1,000 fine...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
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Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-763, Part I.
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House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 21, 2002.
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Committee on Agriculture discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 478.
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
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| June 11, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas G. Tancredo (R-Colo.) |