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H.R. 6727 (96th)

A bill to establish the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

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Introduced

6 March 1980

Last action

9 June 1980 · Became law

Status

Public Law 96-267.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Requires the Secretary of the Interior, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to designate a specified amount of land and water in Alabama for the establishment of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Directs the Secretary to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange, lands, waters, and interest therein, within the boundaries of the refuge.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-895.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 April 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-895.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 May 1980

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 5 May 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 May 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 May 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 15 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 96-740.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, S. Rept. 96-740.

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 May 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  13. 22 May 1980

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 May 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 May 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  16. 30 May 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 May 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 9 June 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-267.

    Source: President

  19. 9 June 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  20. 9 June 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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