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H.R. 2490House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed House

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Jeff FortenberryRep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)
Introduced May 2, 2019

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This bill amends the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail can be officially designated. The study would look at a roughly 550‑mile route from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, and the return route back to Niobrara, covering historic paths taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during their forced removal. The outcome would affect federal trail designation and management in Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new subsection to the National Trails System Act describing the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail and its approximate 550‑mile route in both directions.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating this trail as a National Historic Trail.

Legislative Activity

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17 earlier actions
SenateIntro Referral Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

February 27, 2020

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 2, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

May 2, 2019

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

May 14, 2019

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

May 22, 2019

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

Natural Resources Committee

September 18, 2019

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Natural Resources Committee

September 18, 2019

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Natural Resources Committee

September 18, 2019

HouseCommittee

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-232.

Natural Resources Committee

October 11, 2019

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

October 11, 2019

HouseFloor

Mr. Neguse moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

February 26, 2020 • 1:16 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1206-1207)

February 26, 2020 • 1:16 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2490.

February 26, 2020 • 1:16 PM

HouseFloor

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

February 26, 2020 • 1:23 PM

HouseFloor

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1212-1213)

February 26, 2020 • 2:42 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 10 (Roll no. 73).

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February 26, 2020 • 2:50 PM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 10 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1206)

View vote Passed

February 26, 2020 • 2:50 PM

HouseFloor

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

February 26, 2020 • 2:50 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

February 27, 2020

Voting History

1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

February 26, 2020 at 2:48 PM

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Majority required: 2/3 (66.7%)

Passed

402 - 10

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Referred in SenateIssued February 27, 2020

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116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 2490

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 27, 2020

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

AN ACT

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

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Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail Feasibility Study

Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail

The Chief Standing Bear Trail, extending approximately 550 miles from Niobrara, Nebraska, to Ponca City, Oklahoma, which follows the route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people during Federal Indian removal, and approximately 550 miles from Ponca City, Oklahoma, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca people.

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Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2020.

Cheryl L. Johnson,

Clerk.