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Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act of 1998

Public Law 105-376 · S. 1132 · 105th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 12, 1998 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Pete Domenici

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act of 1998 - Modifies the boundaries of the Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, to include specified lands within the Upper Alamo watershed.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, within the boundaries of such added areas, to acquire lands by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer with another Federal agency. Prohibits any lands or interests therein from being acquired except with the consent of the owner. Allows lands owned by New Mexico or a political subdivision thereof to be acquired only by donation or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire less than fee simple interests in land only if the Secretary determines that such acquisition will adequately protect the Monument from flooding, erosion, and degradation of its drainage waters.

Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.

  1. Nov 12, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-376.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 4, 1998PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 20, 1998FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 604 passed House.
  7. FloorFloor · Rule provides for consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order without the intervention of any point of order to consider in the Ho…
  8. Oct 16, 1998FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 604 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order without th…
  9. Oct 15, 1998FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 194 - 190 (Roll No. 535).House roll call 535
  11. FloorFloor · Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 194 - 190 (Roll No. 535).House roll call 535
  12. FloorFloor · 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.
  13. FloorFloor · Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  14. Jul 24, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 21, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 17, 1998FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  17. Apr 29, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 11, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Oct 23, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Aug 1, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 31, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.