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Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

Public Law 113-99 · S. 404 · 113th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Apr 15, 2014 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Maria Cantwell

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act - Amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984, with respect to certain lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the state of Washington designated as part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, to specifically allow the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout.

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, from moving the Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that its move is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. Requires the Secretary, if such a determination is made, to move the Lookout to a location outside of the lands specified in this Act and designated as a wilderness area.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve the Alaska Native Veteran Allotment application numbered AA-084021-B and to issue the applicant a patent for the 80 acres of federal land identified as Lot 2.

Limits the patent to surface rights only and subjects it to the terms and conditions of any certificate issued under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with respect to the conveyance of certain federal lands in Alaska to certain Alaska Native veterans, including those providing that: (1) the patent is subject to valid existing rights, including any U.S. right to income derived from a lease, license, permit, right-of-way, or easement on the federal land; and (2) the United States shall reserve an interest in deposits of oil, gas, and coal on the land, including the right to explore, mine, and remove the minerals on parts of the land that are prospectively valuable for development.

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Related bills

2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 908Identical billRelated bill

    Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act

  • H.R. 2954Related bill

    Public Access and Lands Improvement Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Apr 15, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-99.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Apr 9, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Apr 7, 2014FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 404.
  6. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. FloorFloor · Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Apr 3, 2014FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  9. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  11. FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Mar 31, 2014CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment. With written report No. 113-140.
  14. Dec 19, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  15. Jul 30, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-85.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Feb 28, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  18. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments

No amendments to this bill are on record.

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.