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- H.R.511
H.R.511: National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 23, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (5 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to: (1) add definitions of "compatible use," "conserving," "Coordination Area," and other terms; and (2) set forth the overall mission and enumerate the specific purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Adds a requirement that in administering the System the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that such...
(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 Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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See H.R.1420.
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| Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |