Sportsmen's Bill of Rights Act

Summary

Sportsmen's Bill of Rights Act - Requires Federal public land and water to be open to access and use for fishing and hunting except as limited by: (1) the State involved; or (2) the responsible Federal agency for reasons of national security, public safety, or specific authorization. Allows such land to be closed only during the period in which the reasons for such closure exist. Amends the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior of Puerto Rico (currently the Secretary of Agriculture of Puerto Rico) in wildlife-restoration projects. Prohibits funds made available to the Secretary for expenses in the administration and execution of wildlife-restoration projects under such Act and the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act from being used as a supplement to decreased funding for any other expense of the Secretary. Prohibits a Federal agency's action that may significantly diminish opportunities or access to engage in fishing or hunting on Federal public land or water until the agency prepares a detailed statement evaluating the action's effect on fishing and hunting. Provides for judicial review of such action. Provides for intervention by an interested person in a civil action relating to the use of Federal public land or water for fishing or hunting. Provides standing to seek declaratory or injunctive relief regarding the implementation of this Act for an individual licensed to engage in fishing or hunting, or an organization representing the interests of such individuals.

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Timeline

1. 22 May 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 May 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1020-1021)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 May 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 May 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 May 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 May 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 May 1997 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 May 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• COLLIN PETERSON · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Pete Sessions · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• JOE BARTON · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Ken Calvert · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Parker, Mike [D-MS-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Cosponsor

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Related records

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