A bill to provide for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in the State of Alaska, including the designation of units of the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, and for other purposes.

H.R. 39 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 1979, sponsored by Morris Udall. Congress held 13 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 15, 1979
Policy area: Public lands
Public law: Public Law 96-487

Sponsor

Morris Udall (D-AZ)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 15, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 2, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend the merchant marine committee amendment to H.R. 39, the alaska lands bill, by meshing that…House · May 16, 1979
To agree to a substitute amendment to H.R. 39, the alaska lands bill. The udall amendment designates 125.4…House · May 16, 1979
To pass H.R. 39, providing for the designation and conservation of certain alaska public lands for national…House · May 16, 1979
To table hart amendment to H.R. 39, designating certain public lands in alaska for inclusion under permanent…Senate · Jul 22, 1980
To amend hart amendment to H.R. 39, alaska lands, by restoring the porcupine national forest to the bill…Senate · Jul 22, 1980
To agree to a substitute for hart amendment to H.R. 39, alaska lands, that deleted the porcupine nattional…Senate · Jul 22, 1980
To table hart amendment to H.R. 39, alaska lands, that consolidated and directed environmentally sensitive…Senate · Aug 4, 1980
To invoke cloture and end debate on H.R. 39. (motion passed; 3/5 required) see note(s) 36Senate · Aug 18, 1980
To amend H.R. 39 by redesigning certain limited acreage within proposed national parks as park preserves in…Senate · Aug 18, 1980
To amend H.R. 39 by providing interim protection of unpatented mining claims, clarifying the system of…Senate · Aug 18, 1980
To amend H.R. 39 by altering various provisions in the bill dealing with transportation and access uses in…Senate · Aug 18, 1980
To amend H.R. 39 by providing for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in alaska…Senate · Aug 18, 1980
To pass H.R. 39. (motion passed) see note(s) 36Senate · Aug 19, 1980

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