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- H.RES.1348
H.RES.1348: Recognizing the vision of John W. Weeks and his contribution to the conservation effort with the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911, a significant conservation achievement in the history of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced May 11, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Recognizes former Representative and Senator John W. Weeks for his leading vision and active conservation. Encourages the Forest Service to celebrate the centennial of the enactment of the Weeks Act, a law that helped propel the conservation movement and the preservation of U.S. forests and watersheds. Encourages bipartisan efforts to preserve precious natural resources of the United States and promote conservation efforts across the country.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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| May 11, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |