Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 628
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 13, 2019, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 15, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 15, 2019
Latest Action
Oct 16, 2019
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
628
Congress
116
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.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Text (1)
October 15, 2019
Actions (3)
10/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
10/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
10/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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