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S.1582: A bill to establish the White Sands National Park in the State of New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 21, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the White Sands National Park in New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System in order to protect, preserve, and restore the park's resources and recreational values and to enhance visitor experiences. The bill abolishes the White Sands National Monument and incorporates the lands and interests that comprise the monument in and as a part of the park. The Department of the Interior shall not nominate the park for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2019 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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| May 21, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| May 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) |