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S.820: A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2017
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (40 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |