S. 1818Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Enacted

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009

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October 20, 2009

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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10584-10585; text as passed Senate: CR S10584-10585)

October 20, 2009

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October 21, 2009 • 10:07 AM

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October 21, 2009

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Held at the desk.

October 21, 2009 • 10:16 AM

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Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

October 21, 2009 • 11:38 AM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11539-11540)

October 21, 2009 • 11:38 AM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1818.

October 21, 2009 • 11:38 AM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11539)

October 21, 2009 • 11:43 AM

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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11539)

October 21, 2009 • 11:43 AM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

October 21, 2009 • 11:43 AM

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October 21, 2009

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October 22, 2009

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Became Public Law No: 111-90.

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Rep. Susan A. DavisD-CA-53 · Oct 21, 2009

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1818) to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to…

Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on Senate 1818 into the Record.

I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Senate 1818, which enhances the Morris K. Udall Foundation and honors the life of Stewart L. Udall.

The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by Congress in 1992 and is an independent Federal agency based in Tucson, Arizona, which operates exceptional educational programs focused on developing leadership on environmental and Native American issues. The Udall Foundation includes the only entity within the Federal Government focused on preventing, managing and resolving Federal environmental conflicts.

The legislation today will enhance the foundation's programs and operations. It will also honor one of the greatest public servants in history, Stewart L. Udall, by adding his name to the foundation with that of his late brother, Morris K. Udall.

Through its education programs, the Udall Foundation identifies and educates tomorrow's leaders in fields that are critical to the energy, climate change and economic issues facing our Nation. The programs include the premier college scholarship and doctoral fellowship for studies related to the environment and a scholarship for Native Americans studying tribal policy or health care; the Native American Congressional Internship program; it includes the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy known as the NNI; and the Parks in Focus program.

The work of the Udall Foundation has become even more important today. As the Nation seeks long-term solutions, the 1,000-some Udall Scholar alumni, who are chosen in part for their demonstrated commitment to public service, will clearly be in the forefront of clean energy and climate change response activities for our national needs.

This bill will continue to provide support for the Udall Foundation's important mission, and it recognizes the unsurpassed contributions of Stewart L. Udall by adding his name to the foundation's title.

Stewart Udall served in this House of Congress from 1955 and was appointed Secretary of the Interior in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. As Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall had an unmatched record of environmental leadership, overseeing the creation of four national parks, six national monuments, eight national seashores and lakeshores, nine recreational areas, 20 historic sites and 56 wildlife refuges. It is quite an accomplishment.

Again, Mr. Speaker, I want to express my support for Senate 1818, and I urge my colleagues to support this very important bill.

I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of Senate 1818, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. David P. RoeR-TN-1 · Oct 21, 2009

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1818, a bill that amends the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in Environmental Policy…

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Oct 20, 2009

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 1818. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to…

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One Hundred Eleventh Congress of the United States of America

1st Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and nine

S. 1818

AN ACT

To amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of Stewart L. Udall, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009.

Short title

Section 1 of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 (20 U.S.C. 5601 note; Public Law 102–259) is amended to read as follows:

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act.

Findings

Section 3 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5601) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end;

(2)

in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

(5)

the Foundation—

(A)

since 1995, has operated exceptional scholarship, internship, and fellowship programs for areas of study related to the environment and Native American tribal policy and health care;

(B)

since 1999, has provided valuable environmental conflict resolution services and leadership through the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution; and

(C)

is committed to continue making a substantial contribution toward public policy in the future by—

(i)

playing a significant role in developing the next generation of environmental and Native American leaders; and

(ii)

working with current leaders to improve decisionmaking on—

(I)

challenging environmental, energy, and related economic problems; and

(II)

tribal governance and economic issues;

(6)

Stewart L. Udall, as a member of Congress, Secretary of the Interior, environmental lawyer, and author, has provided distinguished national leadership in environmental and Native American policy for more than 50 years;

(7)

as Secretary of the Interior from 1961 to 1969, Stewart L. Udall oversaw the creation of 4 national parks, 6 national monuments, 8 national seashores and lakeshores, 9 recreation areas, 20 historic sites, and 56 wildlife refuges; and

(8)

it is fitting that the leadership and vision of Stewart L. Udall in the areas of environmental and Native American policy be jointly honored with that of Morris K. Udall through the foundation bearing the Udall name.

Definitions

Section 4 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5602) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by striking Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy;

(2)

in paragraph (5), by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall; and

(3)

in paragraph (9), by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall.

Establishment of foundation

Section 5 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5603) is amended—

(1)

in the section heading, by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall;

(2)

in subsection (a), by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall; and

(3)

in subsection (f)(2), by striking the rate specified for employees in level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code and inserting a rate determined by the Board in accordance with section 5383 of title 5, United States Code.

Authority of foundation

Section 7 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5605) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)(5)—

(A)

in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end;

(B)

in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

(E)

to conduct training, research, and other activities under section 6(7).

; and

(2)

by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

(b)

Udall scholars

Recipients of scholarships, fellowships, and internships under this Act shall be known as Udall Scholars, Udall Fellows, and Udall Interns, respectively.

Establishment of trust fund

Section 8 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5606) is amended—

(1)

in the section heading, by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall; and

(2)

in subsection (a), by striking Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and inserting and Stewart L. Udall.

Expenditures and audit of trust fund

Section 9(a) of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5607(a)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , including a reasonable amount for official reception and representation expenses, as determined by the Board, not to exceed $5,000 for a fiscal year.

Use of institute by Federal agency or other entity

Section 11 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5607b) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(f)

Agency management or control

Use of the Foundation or Institute to provide independent and impartial assessment, mediation, or other dispute or conflict resolution under this section shall not be considered to be the establishment or use of an advisory committee within the meaning of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).

10.

Administrative provisions

Section 12(a) of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 5608(a)) is amended—

(1)

by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

(1)

(A)

appoint such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service; and

(B)

fix the compensation of the personnel appointed under subparagraph (A) at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate for employees in grade GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, except that up to 4 employees (in addition to the Executive Director under section 5(f)(2)) may be paid at a rate determined by the Board in accordance with section 5383 of that title.

;

(2)

in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end;

(3)

by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and

(4)

by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:

(7)

to rent office space in the District of Columbia or its environs; and

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate