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California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-857| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2018
Paul Cook

Paul Cook

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Aguilar (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things: establish or designate wilderness areas, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; release specified wilderness study areas; adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and specify land withdrawals and conveyances. Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Lands and interests in land, including improvements, outside the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park in California, may be acquired for the purpose of operating a visitor center. The bill makes amendments to the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 regarding the California State School lands. The bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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Timeline
Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Feb 6, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 16, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
May 16, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 25, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5594-5603)
Jun 25, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 857.
Jun 25, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5594-5601)
Jun 25, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5594-5601)
Jun 25, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-416.
Dec 5, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.
Dec 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-32
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.


  • February 6, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.


  • May 16, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • June 25, 2018
    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 25, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5594-5603)


  • June 25, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 857.


  • June 25, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5594-5601)


  • June 25, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5594-5601)


  • June 25, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 26, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 2, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-416.


  • December 5, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.


  • December 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-32
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-32: California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018
Alternative and renewable resourcesCaliforniaCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-857| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2018
California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things: establish or designate wilderness areas, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; release specified wilderness study areas; adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and specify land withdrawals and conveyances. Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Lands and interests in land, including improvements, outside the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park in California, may be acquired for the purpose of operating a visitor center. The bill makes amendments to the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 regarding the California State School lands. The bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Feb 6, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 16, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
May 16, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 25, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5594-5603)
Jun 25, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 857.
Jun 25, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5594-5601)
Jun 25, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5594-5601)
Jun 25, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-416.
Dec 5, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.
Dec 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-32
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.


  • February 6, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.


  • May 16, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • June 25, 2018
    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 25, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5594-5603)


  • June 25, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 857.


  • June 25, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5594-5601)


  • June 25, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5594-5601)


  • June 25, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 26, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 2, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-416.


  • December 5, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.


  • December 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-32
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.
Paul Cook

Paul Cook

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Aguilar (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-32: California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCaliforniaCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection