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S.247: Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019 This bill adds specified additional lands in the George Washington National Forest (a part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky) to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the Rich Hole Addition until it is incorporated into the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S700-701)
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| Jan. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S700-701)
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| Jan. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Jan. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Kaine (D-Va.) |