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H.R. 4665Became Law

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 8, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Commerce to enter into a joint memorandum with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to conduct, acting through the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy.

In conducting the assessment, Commerce: (1) may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy; and (2) must consult with specified federal agency heads and representatives of businesses, including small business concerns, that engage in commerce in the outdoor recreation economy.

No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

What just happenedDec 8, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-249.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8](D-VA)Sponsor
25 cosponsors12 D13 R
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  1. Dec 8, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-249.

  2. Dec 8, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-249.

  3. Dec 8, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 8, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 1, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 1, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 29, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 28, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6518)

  9. Nov 28, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6518)

  10. Nov 16, 2016Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.

  11. Nov 15, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  12. Nov 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Nov 14, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6126)

  14. Nov 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6126)

  15. Nov 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4665.

  16. Nov 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6126-6127)

  17. Nov 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Mar 4, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  19. Mar 2, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Mar 2, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 2, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 8, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Commerce to enter into a joint memorandum with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to conduct, acting through the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy.

In conducting the assessment, Commerce: (1) may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy; and (2) must consult with specified federal agency heads and representatives of businesses, including small business concerns, that engage in commerce in the outdoor recreation economy.

No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 28, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Commerce to enter into a joint memorandum with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to conduct, acting through the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy.

In conducting the assessment, Commerce: (1) may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy; and (2) must consult with specified federal agency heads and representatives of businesses, including small business concerns, that engage in commerce in the outdoor recreation economy.

No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

Passed House amendedNov 14, 201636

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Commerce to enter into a joint memorandum with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to conduct, acting through the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy.

In conducting the assessment, Commerce: (1) may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy; and (2) must consult with specified federal agency heads and representatives of businesses, including small business concerns, that engage in commerce in the outdoor recreation economy.

No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2016

Outdoor Recreation's Economic Contributions Act of 2016 or the Outdoor REC Act of 2016

This bill directs the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy.

In conducting the assessment, the Bureau may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy.

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 — Informed