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105th Congress Hearing Archives

Full Committee Markup on: H.R. 434, S. 459, S. 423, S. 731, H.R. 2283, H.R. 1739, H.R. 1842

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 | 12:00 AM Washington, D.C.
Markup on:
H.R. 434, to provide for the conveyance of small parcels of land in the Carson National Forest and the Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico, to the village of El Rito and the town of Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Ordered reported as amended by voice vote.
S. 459, to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to extend certain authorizations, and for other purposes. Ordered reported by voice vote.
S. 423, to extend the legislative authority for the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall to establish a memorial to honor George Mason. Ordered reported by voice vote.
S. 731, to extend the legislative authority for construction of the National Peace Garden memorial, and for other purposes.Ordered reported by voice vote.
H.R. 2283, to expand the boundaries of Arches National Park in the State of Utah to include portions of the following drainages, Salt Wash, Lost Spring Canyon, Fish Sheep Draw, Clover Canyon, Cordova Canyon, Mine Draw, and Cottonwood Wash, which are currently under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and to include a portion of Fish Sheep Draw, which is currently owned by the State of Utah. "Arches National Park Expansion Act of 1997". Ordered reported as amended by voice vote. 
H.R. 1739, to amend the Act designating the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to clarify certain provisions of law regarding activities authorized within the wilderness area, and for other purposes. "BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act of 1997". Ordered reported by vote of 22-7.
H.R. 1842, to terminate further development and implementation of the American Heritage Rivers Initiative. Ordered reported by vote of 15-8.