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Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act

Public Law 107-346 · H.R. 2385 · 107th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 17, 2002 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. James Hansen (R-UT-1)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award to the city of St. George, Utah, a grant of $500,000 for the purchase of up to ten acres of land comprising the proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, if the city agrees to use the Preserve in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities. Binds any subsequent owner to such conditions if there is transfer of title.

Allows the Secretary to provide to the city: (1) financial assistance necessary for the protection of the paleontological resources; (2) technical assistance in complying with grant conditions; and (3) matching grants to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.

  1. Dec 17, 2002Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-346.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 6, 2002PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 20, 2002FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. FloorFloor · The committee amendments were withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Sep 11, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. May 9, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. Oct 3, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Oct 2, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Sep 24, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 12, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 31, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 26, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 5, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jun 28, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  19. 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.