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S. 2244 (105th)

National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998

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Introduced

26 June 1998

Last action

28 July 1998 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.

Sponsors

Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Kempthorne, Dirk [R-ID], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]

Subjects

Education

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7 April 2025

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Summary

National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to provide that any gift or bequest made for the benefit of a particular national wildlife refuge or complex of refuges shall be disbursed only for such refuge's or refuges' benefit. Authorizes Federal matching funds. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to conduct a volunteer coordinator pilot project in at least two refuges (but not more than 20 nationwide) in each United States Fish and Wildlife Service region. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce to provide volunteers in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with awards and recognition, including nominal cash awards. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Senior Volunteer Corps. (Sec. 5) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with community partnership organizations (private, corporate, academic, or State or local) to implement refuge related programs. Authorizes Federal matching funds. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to develop guidance for, and programs of, refuge education. (Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 1998

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 June 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7261-7262)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1998

    Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-840.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 July 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 July 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 28 July 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-270.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 July 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-270.

    Source: Committee

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