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Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-803| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2021
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Armed Services Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act This bill provides for the preservation, conservation, and recreational use of public lands, including in Arizona, California, Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Colorado, the bill designates wilderness, potential wilderness, a recreation management area, wildlife conservation areas, a national historic landscape, and special management areas and establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program, the Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program, and a recreation area. In California, the bill establishes a recreation area, partnerships, and a special management area; designates a trail, wilderness, potential wilderness, and wild, scenic, and recreational rivers; establishes a special conservation management area; establishes the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council and the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership; and adds specified areas to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. In Washington, the bill designates wilderness and wild, scenic, and recreational rivers. In Arizona and Oregon, the bill withdraws specified federal lands. In North Carolina and Virginia, the bill requires a study of designating an area as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. In Maine, the bill designates a recreational river. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the bill establishes a heritage area. In Virginia, the bill adds certain lands to Rough Mountain and Rich Hole Wildernesses. The bill extends the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission until September 26, 2028. The bill establishes an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program. The bill establishes a National Heritage Area System.

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Timeline
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Feb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 23, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
Feb 25, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H661-702; text: CR H661-693)
Feb 25, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
Feb 25, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 803.
Feb 25, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R.803 is postponed.
Feb 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H737-757)
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 1.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Curtis amendment No. 3.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Curtis amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Curtis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 2.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.2, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 803 is postponed.
Feb 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H757-761)
Feb 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Westerman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H760)
Feb 26, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 26, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 44).
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Feb 26, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 200 (Roll no. 45).
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Feb 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 2, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.


  • February 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 23, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.


  • February 25, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H661-702; text: CR H661-693)


  • February 25, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.


  • February 25, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 803.


  • February 25, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R.803 is postponed.


  • February 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H737-757)


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 1.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Curtis amendment No. 3.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Curtis amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Curtis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 2.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.2, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 803 is postponed.


  • February 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H757-761)


  • February 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 26, 2021
    Mr. Westerman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H760)


  • February 26, 2021
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 26, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 44).
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  • February 26, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 200 (Roll no. 45).
    View Vote


  • February 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 2, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-470: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
  • S 117-1321: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act of 2021
  • S 117-1317: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act
  • HR 117-980: Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1354: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act
  • HR 117-1316: National Heritage Area Act of 2021
  • HR 117-817: To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
  • S 117-1000: Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1424: St. Croix National Heritage Area Act
  • HR 117-973: Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArchaeology and anthropologyArizonaAviation and airportsCaliforniaCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresFloods and storm protectionForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHorticulture and plantsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockMaineMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMassachusettsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMiningMonuments and memorialsNational Guard and reservesNorth CarolinaOregonOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPest managementProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresU.S. territories and protectoratesVirginiaVirgin IslandsWashington StateWater qualityWatershedsWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-803| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2021
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act This bill provides for the preservation, conservation, and recreational use of public lands, including in Arizona, California, Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Colorado, the bill designates wilderness, potential wilderness, a recreation management area, wildlife conservation areas, a national historic landscape, and special management areas and establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program, the Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program, and a recreation area. In California, the bill establishes a recreation area, partnerships, and a special management area; designates a trail, wilderness, potential wilderness, and wild, scenic, and recreational rivers; establishes a special conservation management area; establishes the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council and the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership; and adds specified areas to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. In Washington, the bill designates wilderness and wild, scenic, and recreational rivers. In Arizona and Oregon, the bill withdraws specified federal lands. In North Carolina and Virginia, the bill requires a study of designating an area as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. In Maine, the bill designates a recreational river. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the bill establishes a heritage area. In Virginia, the bill adds certain lands to Rough Mountain and Rich Hole Wildernesses. The bill extends the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission until September 26, 2028. The bill establishes an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program. The bill establishes a National Heritage Area System.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Feb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 23, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
Feb 25, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H661-702; text: CR H661-693)
Feb 25, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.
Feb 25, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 803.
Feb 25, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R.803 is postponed.
Feb 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H737-757)
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 1.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Curtis amendment No. 3.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Curtis amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Curtis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 2.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.2, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 26, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 803 is postponed.
Feb 26, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H757-761)
Feb 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Westerman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H760)
Feb 26, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 26, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 44).
View Vote
Feb 26, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 200 (Roll no. 45).
View Vote
Feb 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 2, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.


  • February 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 23, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.


  • February 25, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147. (consideration: CR H661-702; text: CR H661-693)


  • February 25, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 and H.R. 5. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 803 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 5 and one motion to recommit.


  • February 25, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 803.


  • February 25, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R.803 is postponed.


  • February 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H737-757)


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 1.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Curtis amendment No. 3.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Curtis amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Curtis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 147, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Neguse en bloc amendment No. 2.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment en bloc No.2, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 26, 2021
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 803 is postponed.


  • February 26, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H757-761)


  • February 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 26, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 26, 2021
    Mr. Westerman moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H760)


  • February 26, 2021
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 26, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 221 (Roll no. 44).
    View Vote


  • February 26, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 200 (Roll no. 45).
    View Vote


  • February 26, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 2, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Armed Services Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-470: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
  • S 117-1321: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act of 2021
  • S 117-1317: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act
  • HR 117-980: Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1354: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act
  • HR 117-1316: National Heritage Area Act of 2021
  • HR 117-817: To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
  • S 117-1000: Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1424: St. Croix National Heritage Area Act
  • HR 117-973: Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArchaeology and anthropologyArizonaAviation and airportsCaliforniaCaribbean areaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresFloods and storm protectionForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHorticulture and plantsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockMaineMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMassachusettsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMiningMonuments and memorialsNational Guard and reservesNorth CarolinaOregonOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPest managementProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesResearch and developmentSeashores and lakeshoresU.S. territories and protectoratesVirginiaVirgin IslandsWashington StateWater qualityWatershedsWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection