United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1420 (105th)
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997
Introduced
23 April 1997
Last action
9 October 1997 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-57.
Sponsors
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Subjects
Environment, Immigration, Education
Source updated
7 April 2025
Environment · Immigration · Education
Summary
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to state as the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats. Adds a requirement that, in administering the System, the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that the System's mission and policies are carried out, except that if a conflict exists between the purposes of a refuge and the System mission, it shall be resolved in a manner that first protects the purposes of the refuge. Recognizes and supports wildlife-dependent recreation (recreation which involves hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, or environmental education and interpretation) within the System. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative arrangements with State fish and wildlife agencies for the management of programs on a refuge. Prohibits the Secretary from initiating or permitting a new refuge use or expanding, renewing, or extending an existing use, unless the Secretary determines that such use is a compatible use which is not inconsistent with public safety. Establishes compatibility standards and procedures, including those for wildlife-dependent recreational uses. Requires the Secretary to issue final regulations establishing the process for determining a compatible use. States that the compatibility determination provisions of the Act shall not apply to overflights above a refuge or to activities authorized, funded, or conducted by a Federal agency having primary jurisdiction over a refuge. Directs the Secretary to propose comprehensive conservation plans for each refuge in the System except for lands in Alaska (which are governed by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act). Requires maximum 15-year cycles of plan revision. Sets forth matters to be considered in plan development, including fish and wildlife distribution and migration patterns, plant populations, archaeological and cultural values, habitat problems, and opportunities for compatible wildlife-dependent recreation. Authorizes the Secretary to temporarily suspend any refuge activity when necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or any fish or wildlife population.
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Timeline
23 April 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
23 April 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 April 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1997
Committee
Favorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Source: Committee
30 April 1997
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
30 April 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
21 May 1997
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
Source: Calendars
21 May 1997
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-106.
Source: Committee
21 May 1997
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-106.
Source: Committee
3 June 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 156).
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 1 (Roll no. 156).
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3225-3232, H3238-3239)
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
3 June 1997
Floor
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
4 June 1997
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 1997
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
10 September 1997
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9092-9096)
Source: Floor
11 September 1997
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 1997
Vote
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 424). (consideration: CR H7714)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 1997
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 424).(consideration: CR H7714)
Source: NotUsed
23 September 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
23 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1997
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 September 1997
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
9 October 1997
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-57.
Source: President
9 October 1997
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
9 October 1997
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Law · 9 October 1997 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 23 September 1997 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 10 September 1997 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 4 June 1997 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 3 June 1997 · Download file
- Reported in House · 21 May 1997 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 23 April 1997 · Download file
Documents
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Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 9 October 1997
Public Law (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 10 September 1997
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Received in Senate · EN · 4 June 1997
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Engrossed in House · EN · 3 June 1997
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 3 June 1997
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Sponsors
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
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