S. 2371 · 94th Congress · 1975–1976
A bill to provide for the regulation of mining activity within, and to repeal the application of mining laws to, areas of the National Park System.
S. 2371 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Sep 18, 1975, sponsored by Lee Metcalf. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 18, 1975
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 94429
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 18, 1975
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawSep 28, 1976
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To agree to an amendment to S.2371, a bill prohibiting new mining activity within the national parks system…Senate · Feb 4, 1976
- To pass S. 2371, which bans new mining, claims within areas of the national park system.Senate · Feb 4, 1976
- To amend S. 2371, by exempting the western-most portion of glacier bay national monument from the ban on…House · Sep 14, 1976
- To agree to a substitute amendment for the ketchum amendment to S. 2371. The ketchum amendment suspends…House · Sep 14, 1976
- To pass S. 2371.House · Sep 14, 1976
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