Great American Outdoors Act
USA116th CongressHR-1957| House
| Updated: 8/4/2020
John Lewis
Democratic Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (28)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)George Holding (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Financial Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Great American Outdoors Act This bill establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems that are administered by the National Park Service, the Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Indian Education. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effect of the fund in reducing the backlog of priority deferred maintenance projects for the specified agencies. Additionally, the bill makes funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent. The President shall annually report to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds to the LWCF. Congress may provide for alternate allocations using specified procedures.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-39, Part I.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Mr. Lewis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3151-3166)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1957.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3151-3162)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3151-3162)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-3422Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2743)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 17. Record Vote Number: 114. (CR S2759)
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2748)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2774)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2852-2853)
Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) made in Senate. (CR S2853)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2841)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 18. Record Vote Number: 116.
View VoteCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2853)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2903, S2911-2920, S2922-2928)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2949-2956)
Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) fell when cloture was invoked on SA 1617.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2960, S2963-2972)
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 23. Record Vote Number: 120. (CR S2972)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2982, S2994-2996, S3006-3010)
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 121.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3027, S3031-3038)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1053 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.
Rule H. Res. 1053 passed House.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding H. Res. 1053, during consideration of the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957 pursuant to such resolution, debate on such motion to concur shall not exceed 80 minutes, with one hour equally controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.
Pursuant to H. Res. 1053, Mr. Grijalva moved to take H.R. 1957 from the Speaker's table, with the Senate amendments thereto and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3642-3657, H3667-3668)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053 and the order of the House of July 21, 2020, the House proceeded with 80 minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Senate amendments until a time to be announced.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3642-3644)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-152.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCoalComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy revenues and royaltiesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand transfersLand use and conservationMinority educationOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacySecuritiesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Great American Outdoors Act
USA116th CongressHR-1957| House
| Updated: 8/4/2020
Great American Outdoors Act This bill establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems that are administered by the National Park Service, the Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Indian Education. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effect of the fund in reducing the backlog of priority deferred maintenance projects for the specified agencies. Additionally, the bill makes funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent. The President shall annually report to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds to the LWCF. Congress may provide for alternate allocations using specified procedures.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-39, Part I.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Mr. Lewis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3151-3166)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1957.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3151-3162)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3151-3162)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.
Latest Companion Bill Action
S 116-3422Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2743)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 17. Record Vote Number: 114. (CR S2759)
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2748)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2774)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2852-2853)
Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) made in Senate. (CR S2853)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2841)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 18. Record Vote Number: 116.
View VoteCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2853)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2903, S2911-2920, S2922-2928)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2949-2956)
Motion by Senator McConnell to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1630) fell when cloture was invoked on SA 1617.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2960, S2963-2972)
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 23. Record Vote Number: 120. (CR S2972)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2982, S2994-2996, S3006-3010)
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 121.
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3027, S3031-3038)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1053 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.
Rule H. Res. 1053 passed House.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding H. Res. 1053, during consideration of the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957 pursuant to such resolution, debate on such motion to concur shall not exceed 80 minutes, with one hour equally controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees.
Pursuant to H. Res. 1053, Mr. Grijalva moved to take H.R. 1957 from the Speaker's table, with the Senate amendments thereto and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3642-3657, H3667-3668)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053 and the order of the House of July 21, 2020, the House proceeded with 80 minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendments and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the Senate amendments until a time to be announced.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 107 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H3642-3644)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-152.
John Lewis
Democratic Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (28)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Steve Watkins (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)George Holding (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Financial Services Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCoalComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer creditCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy revenues and royaltiesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand transfersLand use and conservationMinority educationOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacySecuritiesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection