H.R. 5118 · 117th Congress

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act

Introduced on Aug 27, 2021 by Joe Neguse (D-CO-2). 3 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Aug 2, 2022): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Aug 27, 2021
Cosponsors
3
0 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Colorado
  • Congressional oversight
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Idaho
  • Land transfers
  • Land use and conservation
  • Montana
  • New Mexico
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Wyoming

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 29, 2022). Public domain.

Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

This bill provides for measures to mitigate wildfires, drought, and other natural and human disasters.

Among the bill's other provisions, it

  • sets a minimum rate of pay for federal wildland firefighters and provides parity in pay, benefits, and bonuses for federal structural firefighters;
  • requires implementation of a 10-year National Wildfire Plan;
  • establishes the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program;
  • requires a plan to sustain the survival of critically important fisheries within certain states during periods of extended drought;
  • establishes the Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program for the delivery of satellite-based evapotranspiration data to certain data users;
  • authorizes the Colorado River Indian Tribes to enter into agreements for conserved water under specified conditions;
  • authorizes, ratifies, and confirms, the Hualapai Tribe water rights settlement agreement;
  • adds specified land to the Hualapai Reservation;
  • establishes a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure in each state that is vulnerable to natural disasters;
  • establishes a grant program to award grants to remove nonnative plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions;
  • establishes four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke to carry out research on the effects on public health of smoke emissions from wildland fires;
  • establishes a National Disaster Safety Board;
  • establishes a National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program;
  • establishes a basic training program to increase the capacity of environmental justice communities to address disproportionately adverse human health or environmental effects in their communities.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Joe NeguseD-CO-2Sponsor

Democrats · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Amendments· Agreed to 223–203
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Amendments· Agreed to 296–128
  3. On Motion to Recommit
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Procedural· Failed 200–218
  4. On Passage
    Jul 29, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 218–199

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Aug 27, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Aug 27, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Aug 27, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Sep 8, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  5. Nov 9, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Jan 19, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  7. Jan 19, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jan 19, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. Jul 18, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-419.
  10. Jul 18, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-419.
  11. Jul 18, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
  12. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1254 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929. Rule provides for consideration under structured rules for H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929, and provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
  13. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1254. (consideration: CR H7419-7491; text: CR H7431-7487)
  14. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929. Rule provides for consideration under structured rules for H.R. 3771, H.R. 5118 and H.R. 6929, and provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
  15. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1254 and Rule XVIII.
  16. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Susie Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  17. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5118.
  18. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 1.
  19. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 2.
  20. Jul 29, 2022 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  21. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 3.
  22. Jul 29, 2022 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  23. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  24. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseMs. Velazquez moved that the committee rise.
  25. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5118 as unfinished business.
  26. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7527-7531)
  27. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  28. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5118.
  29. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  30. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  31. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseMr. Valadao moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  32. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  33. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 218 (Roll no. 413).House · Roll call 413
  34. Jul 29, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 199 (Roll no. 414).House · Roll call 414
  35. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 199 (Roll no. 414).House · Roll call 414
  36. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  37. Jul 29, 2022 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  38. Aug 2, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

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