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- H.R.1719
H.R.1719: Sportsmen's Bill of Rights Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 30, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent, 40 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sportsmen's Bill of Rights Act - Requires Federal public land and water to be open to access and use for fishing and hunting except as limited by: (1) the State involved; or (2) the responsible Federal agency for reasons of national security, public safety, or specific authorization. Allows such land to be closed only during the period in which the reasons for such closure exist. Amends the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to authorize...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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| May 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Randy 'Duke' Cunningham (R-Calif.) |