To provide for the protection of wild horses within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and prohibit the removal of such horses.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allow free-roaming horses in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Wild Horse League or another qualified nonprofit entity: (1) to provide for cost-effective management of such horses; and (2) which limits Federal expenditures to the cost of monitoring the agreement.
Directs the Secretary to issue permits for adequate pastures to accommodate the historic population level of the free-roaming horse herd which shall be at least the number of horses in existence on this Act's enactment but not more than 50.
Prohibits the Secretary from removing, assisting in, or permitting the removal of any free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundary of the Riverways unless: (1) the entity with whom the Secretary enters into the agreement fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement; (2) the number of such horses exceeds 50; or (3) such action is necessary in an emergency to protect public health and safety.
Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as creating additional liability for the United States for any property damage caused by the horses.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-296.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-296.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Mr. Cooley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11796-11798)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-312.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 104-312.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.