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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 723

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 11, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Requires the study to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.

What just happenedDec 20, 2013

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateDec 20, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 11, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 17, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2013
  1. Dec 20, 2013Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

  2. Jun 12, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jun 11, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jun 11, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3268)

  5. Jun 11, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3268)

  6. Jun 11, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 723.

  7. Jun 11, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3268-3269)

  8. Jun 11, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. May 17, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  10. May 17, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-73.

  11. May 17, 2013Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-73.

  12. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Apr 24, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  15. Feb 28, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  16. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 11, 201336

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Requires the study to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 17, 201317

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Requires the study to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.

Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2013

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut.