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North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2259

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act violates the rights of existing leaseholders or prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts recreational uses, livestock management activities, or forest management activities allowed on such land.

Current Status of Bill HR 2259

Bill HR 2259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2013. Bill HR 2259 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2013.  Bill HR 2259's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314. as of March 5, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2259

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2259

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Lakes and rivers
- Land use and conservation
- Mining
- Montana
- Watersheds

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