H.RES.84: Commemorating 100 years of natural resource conservation achievements made possible through the vision and leadership of Representative John W. Weeks and the enactment of the Weeks Act in 1911.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced Feb. 10, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 1, 2011

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Recognizes former Representative, Senator, and Secretary of War, John W. Weeks, for his visionary conservation leadership. Encourages the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to celebrate the centennial of the enactment of the Weeks Act. Recognizes the importance of conserving and restoring U.S. forests and grasslands from new and emerging threats.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to House House Administration
Referred to House Natural Resources
Referred to House Agriculture
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
Recalled by full committee.
Feb. 10, 2011

Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.)

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