118th Congress Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 4936: To require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site
A bill to require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
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Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing any authorization for a specified wind energy project in Idaho until the Government Accountability Office completes a report on potential adverse effects of the project. Specifically, the report must identify potential adverse effects on or to the Minidoka National Historic Site, wildlife, cultural resources, transportation, hunting, wetlands, and connected surface water and groundwater.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Michael Crapo R-ID
Who scored on this bill
- 1James Risch SponsorIntroduced, reported2 events+20
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by James Risch.
Show the full action history (5 actions)
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


