Bills About Public Lands And Natural Resources Sponsored by Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

Sen. Murray sponsored 24 bills about public lands and natural resources in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 9, 2019	S.1382	A bill to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
March 28, 2019	S.RES.128	A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2092)
March 1, 2017	S.483	A bill to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	0		Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-528.
May 25, 2016	S.2991	A bill to withdraw certain land in Okanogan County, Washington, to protect the land, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.
June 4, 2015	S.1510	A bill to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	0		Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-500.
Feb. 28, 2013	S.404	A bill to preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.	1	All Democrats	Became Public Law No: 113-99.
Jan. 16, 2014	S.1949	A bill to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan. 23, 2013	S.112	A bill to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb. 26, 2013	S.383	A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.	1	All Democrats	Held at the desk.
Dec. 13, 2012	S.3683	A bill to preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
June 21, 2012	S.3329	A bill to designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purpose.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 12, 2011	S.962	A bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
Feb. 10, 2011	S.322	A bill to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270.
May 5, 2011	S.888	A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
March 26, 2009	S.721	A bill to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
March 23, 2009	S.668	A bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
March 18, 2009	S.635	A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.	1	All Democrats	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
July 31, 2008	S.3373	A bill to reauthorize and expand the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 7, 2007	S.520	A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1716-1717)
Jan. 25, 2005	S.152	A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Feb. 13, 2003	S.391	A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Feb. 15, 2002	S.1959	A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the former Eagledale Ferry Dock in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.
May 23, 2002	S.2565	A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
April 6, 2001	S.755	A bill to continue State management of the West Coast Dungeness Crab fishery.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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