HR 1011 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]· House

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Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.(2008-04-15)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2007-10-23
Roll #994
Yea 236Nay 178
Democrats
48 Yea·176 Nay
Republicans
188 Yea·2 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Agricu…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

Jul 30, 2007

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007</p>

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H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

Jul 30, 2007

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans