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US HRes1179
US HRes1179Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 11, 2020, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
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Introduced
10/02/2020
10/02/2020
In Committee
10/02/2020
10/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 11, 2020, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. 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.
AI Summary
This Resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week, encouraging its observance with appropriate events and activities. It highlights the critical role of national wildlife refuges, which were first established in 1903 and now number 568 across the United States, in conserving wildlife, protecting endangered species and ecosystems, and providing compatible recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education. The resolution also acknowledges the significant economic contributions of these refuges, which attract millions of visitors annually and generate billions of dollars for local economies, while reaffirming the House's commitment to wildlife conservation and the continued management of the National Wildlife Refuge System for present and future generations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (34)
Mike Thompson (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jenniffer González (R),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Dave Joyce (R),
Ro Khanna (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ron Kind (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Donald McEachin (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Ed Perlmutter (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 10/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1179/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1179/BILLS-116hres1179ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1179/BILLS-116hres1179ih.pdf.pdf |
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