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- H.R.2854
H.R.2854: Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (44 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Aug. 7, 2020
- Introduced in House - May 20, 2019
Bill Summary
Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of neonicotinoids (a class of neuroactive insecticides that are chemically similar to nicotine) within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 7, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
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| Aug. 7, 2020 |
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-468.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| June 10, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |