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Public Law98th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1935Became Law

A bill to ratify an exchange agreement concerning National Wildlife Refuge System lands located on Matagorda Island in Texas.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 7, 1983)

Ratifies an exchange agreement providing for management of National Wildlife Refuge System lands and State park lands on Matagorda Island in Texas.

What just happenedAug 4, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-66.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14](D-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  • Public LawAug 5, 1983
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  1. Aug 4, 1983PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-66.

  2. Aug 4, 1983BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-66.

  3. Aug 4, 1983PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 4, 1983BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 26, 1983FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 26, 1983President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 26, 1983Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Jul 22, 1983Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Jul 22, 1983Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 11, 1983Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.

  11. Jul 11, 1983Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 98-176.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Jul 11, 1983Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 98-176.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Jun 23, 1983Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 696 without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. May 19, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held.

    Water Resources, Transportation, Public Buildings, and Economic Development Subcommittee
  15. Apr 21, 1983IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  16. Apr 19, 1983FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  17. Apr 19, 1983Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  18. Apr 19, 1983FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  19. Apr 18, 1983CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 35.

  20. Apr 18, 1983CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-67.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  21. Apr 18, 1983Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-67.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Apr 13, 1983CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Apr 13, 1983CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. Apr 12, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  25. Apr 12, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  26. Apr 12, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  27. Apr 12, 1983CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  28. Apr 12, 1983CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  29. Mar 17, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  30. Mar 14, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  31. Mar 14, 1983CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  32. Mar 9, 1983CommitteeH21000

    Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Prior to Referral.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  33. Mar 7, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  34. Mar 7, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Mar 7, 1983IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House