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H.R. 5364 (93rd)

Wilderness Study Act

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Introduced

7 March 1973

Last action

7 March 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Saylor, John P. [R-PA-12], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. O'Hara, James G. [D-MI-12], Rep. Vigorito, Joseph P. [D-PA-24], Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dulski, Thaddeus J. [D-NY-37], Rep. Schneebeli, Herman T. [R-PA-17], Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Reuss, Henry S. [D-WI-5], Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5], Rep. Hansen, Julia Butler [D-WA-3], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9]

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Summary

Wilderness Study Act - Provides for a study of various lands enumerated in this Act to determine their suitability for designation as wilderness in accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report the findings of such study to the President within five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Designates lands in the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, as the North Cohutta Wilderness Preserve.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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