HR 1173 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to provide for certain restrictions on the use of lands within boundaries of national parks and monuments.

Introduced 1987-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.3408.(1988-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the construction of any new dam or impoundment within a national park or monument unless such construction is necessary for the purposes of such park or monument and park resources would not be degraded. Prohibits such construction outside park or monument boundaries if lands within the boundaries would be inundated. Prohibits the use of Federal lands to expand any reservoir within Yosemite National Park without specific congressional authorization.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans