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Public Law102th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 5809Became Law

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate an interpretive center for the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County, Washington.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 29, 1992)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate an interpretive center at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County, Washington.

Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to engage in a public process to determine the center's design, costs, functions, and contribution opportunties.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act regarding the center's construction.

Amends the Klamath River Basin Fishery Resources Restoration Act to require that if the Klamath River basin study is extended to include portions of the Klamath River in Oregon, the Task Force membership shall be increased to include: (1) an individual appointed by the Commissioners of Klamath County, Oregon; and (2) a representative of the Klamath Tribe appointed by the Tribe's governing body.

What just happenedOct 29, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-570.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3](D-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 29, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-570.

  2. Oct 29, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-570.

  3. Oct 29, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 29, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 9, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 7, 1992Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 7, 1992Floor17000

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

  10. Oct 7, 1992Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Oct 7, 1992Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Sep 29, 1992IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Sep 29, 1992FloorH38310

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

  14. Sep 29, 1992FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  15. Sep 29, 1992Floor8000

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

  16. Sep 29, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  17. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  18. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30300

    Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Sep 29, 1992CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-928.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  20. Sep 29, 1992CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

  21. Sep 29, 1992Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-928.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Discharged.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  25. Sep 11, 1992CommitteeH11000

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

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  26. Sep 11, 1992CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  27. Aug 10, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  28. Aug 10, 1992IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Aug 10, 1992IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 29, 199236

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate an interpretive center at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County, Washington.

Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to engage in a public process to determine the center's design, costs, functions, and contribution opportunties.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act regarding the center's construction.

Amends the Klamath River Basin Fishery Resources Restoration Act to require that if the Klamath River basin study is extended to include portions of the Klamath River in Oregon, the Task Force membership shall be increased to include: (1) an individual appointed by the Commissioners of Klamath County, Oregon; and (2) a representative of the Klamath Tribe appointed by the Tribe's governing body.

Introduced in HouseAug 10, 199200

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate an interpretive center at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County, Washington.

Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to engage in a public process to determine the center's design, costs, functions, and contribution opportunities.