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Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 908

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act - Amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984, with respect to certain lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the state of Washington designated as part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, to specifically allow the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout.

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, from moving the Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that its move is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. Requires the Secretary, if such a determination is made, to move the Lookout to a location outside of the lands described in this Act, above.

Current Status of Bill HR 908

Bill HR 908 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2013. Bill HR 908 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2013.  Bill HR 908's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 244. as of January 23, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 908

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 908

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Forests, forestry, trees
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Land use and conservation
- Washington State
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 908

Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act
Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act
Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act
To preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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