To establish the Jemez National Recreation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Public Law 103-104 · H.R. 38 · 103rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 12, 1993 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. William Richardson (D-NM-3)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Establishes the Jemez National Recreational Area in New Mexico.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a management plan for the Area. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with local tribal leaders, to: (1) protect religious and cultural sites in the Area; and (2) provide access to such sites by Indian peoples for traditional cultural and customary uses.
Authorizes the Secretary to permit timber harvesting for commercial purposes as long as it is compatible with the Area's purposes.
Requires preparation of a transportation plan to provide for the most efficient use of existing roads and trails, including a system for dispersed recreation which minimizes its impact on significant archaeological and religious sites. Provides for recreational facilities within the Area and a visitor center.
Authorizes the Secretary to permit a utility corridor for high power electric transmission lines and scientific investigations.
Allows the Secretary to designate zones where, and establish periods when, activities otherwise permitted in the recreation area will not be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, fish and wildlife management, protection of archaeological or cultural resources, or public use.
Prohibits the issuance of any mining location or claim patents after May 30, 1991, with respect to the Area. Permits any party deprived of property rights by such prohibition to file a compensation claim against the United States in the U.S. Claims Court. Withdraws lands within the Area from U.S. mining, mineral leasing, and related laws.
Directs the Secretary to expedite a program to determine the validity of all unpatented mining claims within the Area.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) use mineral materials from within the Area for public purposes; and (2) evaluate adjoining lands for possible inclusion in the Area.
Directs the Secretary, in consultation with local tribal leaders and the National Park Service, to submit recommendations to the Congress with respect to future boundaries for the Area.
Permits lands within the recreation area that are owned by the State of New Mexico or a political subdivision to be acquired only by donation or exchange.
Authorizes appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Federal Lands Subcommittee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: National Parks Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 24 actions.
- Oct 12, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-104.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 1, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 29, 1993Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
- Sep 22, 1993FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- Sep 14, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Aug 3, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 26, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 22, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 21, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 363 - 57 (Roll No. 141).House roll call 141
- Apr 20, 1993FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until April 21.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 31, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 18, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 2, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jan 26, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jan 5, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.