House Simple Resolution 560
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 5, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
560
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.
Reaffirms support for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
October 5, 2017
10/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
10/05/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
10/05/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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