The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 (H.R. 2314) December 16, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2314 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009, also known as the Akaka bill, would create a separate governing entity for Native Hawaiians. Following strong opposition from Hawaii’s Governor and Attorney… Read more »

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2288) December 16, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2288 out of Committee (Voted favorably by voice vote) The "Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act of 2009" extends funding for two endangered fish programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan river basins.  The bill… Read more »

Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act (H.R. 3644) November 18, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R.3644 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act would authorize the National Environmental Literacy Grant Program and the Bay-Watershed Education and Training Regional Program (B-WET) in order to expand coastal, ocean, and… Read more »

National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009 (H.R. 3804) November 18, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 3804 out of Committee (Voted favorably by voice vote) The National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009 would authorize a ten year extension to the National Park System Advisory Board and the National Park Service… Read more »

The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (H.R. 2213) October 28, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2213 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act is designed to conserve and protect neotropical birds that migrate between their breeding grounds in North America and their tropical habitats in the Caribbean and Latin America.… Read more »

The Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 (H.R. 2888) October 28, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2888 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 would designate over 29,000 acres of federal land in Oregon as wilderness. Wilderness is the most restrictive land use designation, eliminating the use of mechanized recreation and… Read more »

Molalla River amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 2781) October 28, 2009 Markup Reporting H.R. 2781 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) This bill would designate segments of the Mollala River in Oregon as components of the Wild and Scenic River Systems. Democrats refused to allow an amendment by Rep. Rob Bishop that would restore rural community funding by… Read more »

Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1916) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1916 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 would increase the cost of the federal duck stamp (used as a hunting permit) from $15 to $25 in 2010 and mandates the federal government use all proceeds… Read more »

Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act (H.R. 1641) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1641 out of Committee: Reported favorably to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Broun of Georgia Amendment – Requiring Consent from Property Owners (View Roll Call Vote) H.R. 1641 would provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail in Washington state to… Read more »

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act (H.R. 481) July 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 481 out of Committee: Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Bishop of Utah Amendment to H.R. 481 – Prohibiting “Buffer Zones” (View Roll Call Vote) The North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act would… Read more »