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- H.R.952
H.R.952: Theodore Roosevelt Wildlife Legacy Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (42 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Theodore Roosevelt Wildlife Legacy Act of 1997 - Declares the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System to be to preserve a network of lands and waters for the conservation and management of U.S. fish, wildlife, and plants for present and future generations. Establishes as the System's priority public uses: (1) wildlife observation and photography; (2) hunting; (3) fishing; and (4) environmental education and interpretation. Directs the...
(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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| March 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |