House Simple Resolution 1179
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 11, 2020, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 2, 2020
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
1179
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.
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.
October 2, 2020
10/02/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
10/02/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:26 PM