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H.R. 1675 (104th)

National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1996

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Introduced

18 May 1995

Last action

25 April 1996 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Cremeans, Frank A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Cooley, Wes [R-OR-2], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Longley, James B., Jr. [R-ME-1], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]

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Summary

National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1995- Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to: (1) set forth the mission and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that such mission and purposes are carried out. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with State fish and wildlife agencies, pursuant to standards set forth by the Director of the System, for the management of units within the System. Establishes compatibility standards and procedures. Requires the Secretary to issue final regulations establishing the process for determining compatibility. Sets forth the conditions under which compatibility of a use is not allowed to apply. Sets forth procedure for the Secretary to follow for management of refuge lands, except those lands in Alaska. Grants specified powers to the Secretary during emergencies that present imminent danger to the public or any fish or wildlife population.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5358-5379)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 May 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 May 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 May 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-21.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 June 1995

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 June 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 July 1995

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 July 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 31 July 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 31 July 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-218.

    Source: Committee

  13. 31 July 1995

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-218.

    Source: Committee

  14. 23 April 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 410 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 April 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 April 1996

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 138 (Roll no. 131).

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 April 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 138 (Roll no. 131).

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1675.

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 April 1996

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  23. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 410 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 April 1996

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 410. (consideration: CR H3757-3776)

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 April 1996

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 410 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 25 April 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 24 April 1996

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    Introduced in House · EN · 18 May 1995

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