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H.R.1567: Eastern Wilderness Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 12, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Eastern Wilderness Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to: (1) study and inventory all Federal lands of 500 acres or more which are east of the 100th meridian and which may qualify as wilderness; (2) review those areas identified as having wilderness characteristics; and (3) report to the President their recommendation as to the suitability of each area for preservation as wilderness. Requires the President to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 9 - 2.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-814.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
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| May 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James V. Hansen (R-Utah) |