Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 4, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 820
A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 4, 2017)
This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
What just happenedApr 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 4, 2017
- Apr 4, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Apr 4, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate