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Public Law104th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2679Became Law

An Act to revise the boundary of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, to expand the Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 27, 1996)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

Title II: Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge

Title I: North Platte National Wildlife Refuge - Terminates the secondary jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over specified land at the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. Revokes Executive Order Number 2446, dated August 21, 1916, with respect to the lands.

Title II: Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Foddering Farm Acres in Rhode Island for addition to the Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge. Revises the boundaries of the Refuge to include such Area. Provides for future expansion and adjustment of the boundaries of the Refuge through acquisition of lands, waters, and interests therein. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 1, 1996

Became Public Law No: 104-212.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3](R-NE)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 1, 1996PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-212.

  2. Oct 1, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-212.

  3. Oct 1, 1996PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 1, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 20, 1996FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 20, 1996President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 17, 1996ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Sep 17, 1996ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10442)

  9. Sep 17, 1996NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10442)

  10. Sep 17, 1996FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Sep 17, 1996ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Saxton moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

  12. Jul 1, 1996Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Jun 27, 1996Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Jun 27, 1996Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Jun 27, 1996Floor

    Amendment SP 4385 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Jun 27, 1996Floor

    Amendment SP 4385 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Chafee.

  17. Jun 27, 1996Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7211-7212)

  18. Jun 25, 1996Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.

  19. Jun 25, 1996Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  20. Jun 25, 1996Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  21. Jun 20, 1996Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  22. Jun 18, 1996Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  23. Apr 24, 1996IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  24. Apr 23, 1996FloorH38310

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

  25. Apr 23, 1996FloorH37300

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

  26. Apr 23, 1996Floor8000

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

  27. Apr 23, 1996FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  28. Apr 23, 1996FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3694-3695)

  29. Apr 23, 1996FloorH30300

    Mr. Metcalf moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  30. Apr 18, 1996CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

  31. Apr 18, 1996CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-527.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Apr 18, 1996Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-527.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Mar 28, 1996CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Mar 28, 1996CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Mar 14, 1996CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  36. Mar 14, 1996CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  37. Dec 14, 1995CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  38. Nov 30, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  39. Nov 28, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Nov 28, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  41. Nov 28, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedJun 27, 199635

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

Title II: Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge

Title I: North Platte National Wildlife Refuge - Terminates the secondary jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over specified land at the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. Revokes Executive Order Number 2446, dated August 21, 1916, with respect to the lands.

Title II: Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the Foddering Farm Acres in Rhode Island for addition to the Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge. Revises the boundaries of the Refuge to include such Area. Provides for future expansion and adjustment of the boundaries of the Refuge through acquisition of lands, waters, and interests therein. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseNov 28, 199500

Terminates the secondary jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over specified land at the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. Revokes Executive Order Number 2446, dated August 21, 1916, with respect to the lands.