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H.R.5137: To ensure that hunting remains a purpose of the New River Gorge National River.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about water resources development
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to require (current law authorizes) the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters within the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River; and (2) designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting or fishing shall be permitted.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5137.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1026.
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| Jan. 28, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.) |