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H.R. 492 (98th)

Natural Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation Act

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Introduced

6 January 1983

Last action

23 June 1983 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4], Rep. Molinari, Guy [R-NY-14], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Natural Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to formulate and carry out a continuous program which: (1) classifies and inventories the Nation's wetlands; (2) measures the degradation and loss of wetlands; and (3) evaluates the contribution of wetlands to fish and wildlife conservation, land and water conservation, and the quality of the human environment. Directs all departments and agencies of the Federal Government to furnish information concerning the extent of destruction, alteration, and uses of wetlands under their respective programs. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with educational institutions, State fish and wildlife agencies, and private organizations to collect and analyze data for the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and succeeding fiscal years.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOD, USDA, DOT, CEQ, EPA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 June 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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