A bill to authorize the establishment of the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada. States that lands, waters, and interests owned by the State of Nevada, or any local government, may be acquired only with the consent of such owner. Abolishes the Devil's Hole portion of Death Valley National Monument upon establishment of such refuge, and makes its lands, waters, and interests a part of the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge. Makes any funds available for the Devil's Hole portion of Death Valley National Monument available for the purposes of such refuge. Authorizes appropriation.

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Timeline

1. 26 January 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 January 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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