Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

Bill: 114-hr-5244
Sponsor: Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2016-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: California
Congressional oversight
Dams and canals
Floods and storm protection
Forests, forestry, trees
Historical and cultural resources
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: 

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.
 
The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County. USDA shall: (1) develop for the Monument a management plan and a watershed health assessment to identify opportunities for watershed restoration, and (2) manage the Monument in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources and in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. 

action_date: 2016-07-01
text: 

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

 
(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.
 
(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:
 
 
 the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
 
 the proposed boundaries; 
 
 a visitor center and educational facilities; and 
 
 ensuring public access to the Memorial.
 
 
(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.
 
(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.

action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act

 
(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial at the Dam site in Los Angeles County, California, to honor the victims of the Saint Francis Dam disaster of March 12, 1928. The Memorial shall be managed by the Forest Service.
 
(Sec. 4) USDA shall submit to Congress, by three years after this bill's enactment, recommendations regarding:
 
 
 the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of the Memorial;
 
 the proposed boundaries; 
 
 a visitor center and educational facilities; and 
 
 ensuring public access to the Memorial.
 
 
(Sec. 5) The bill establishes the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument on specified National Forest System land administered by USDA in Los Angeles County for the purpose of conserving and enhancing the cultural, archaeological, historical, watershed, educational, and recreational resources and values of the Monument.
 
(Sec. 6) USDA shall develop a management plan for the Monument by four years after this bill's enactment. USDA shall manage the Monument: (1) in a manner that conserves and enhances its cultural and historic resources, and (2) in accordance with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The bill limits the use of motorized vehicles but permits grazing within the Monument.
 
(Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill's requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4255-4256)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4255-4256)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5244.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4255-4257)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2016-07-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.
action_date: 2016-07-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.
action_date: 2016-07-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-650.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2016-05-24
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House