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California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-376| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2019
Paul Cook

Paul Cook

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019 This bill provides for conservation, additional recreational opportunities, and renewable energy development in the California Desert Conservation Area. Specifically, the bill, among other things establishes or designates wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; releases specified wilderness study areas; adjusts national park and preserve boundaries; and specifies land withdrawals, transfers, 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 and designates specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-857
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018
Jan 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-67
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-857
    California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018


  • January 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-67
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-47: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
  • S 116-67: California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCaliforniaEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEndangered and threatened speciesFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMedical researchMiningMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsReptilesTravel and tourismVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-376| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2019
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019 This bill provides for conservation, additional recreational opportunities, and renewable energy development in the California Desert Conservation Area. Specifically, the bill, among other things establishes or designates wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; releases specified wilderness study areas; adjusts national park and preserve boundaries; and specifies land withdrawals, transfers, 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 and designates specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-857
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018
Jan 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-67
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-857
    California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018


  • January 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-67
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Paul Cook

Paul Cook

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)

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

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-47: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
  • S 116-67: California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCaliforniaEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEndangered and threatened speciesFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMedical researchMiningMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsReptilesTravel and tourismVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection