Senate Bill 2797
115th Congress(2017-2018)
White Sands National Park Establishment Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2797
Congress
115
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
White Sands National Park Establishment Act
This bill establishes the White Sands National Park in New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System to protect, preserve, and restore the park's resources and recreational values and to enhance visitor experiences.
May 7, 2018
05/07/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
05/07/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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