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H.R. 6879

Midway Atoll Trust Act

Midway Atoll Trust Act

This bill establishes the Board of Governors of the Midway Atoll to oversee the operation of the Midway Atoll (an unincorporated U.S. territory in the North Pacific Ocean), including the authority to manage national wildlife refuges on the atoll. Currently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)has jurisdiction over operations on the atoll.

The USFWS must restore all infrastructure of the atoll that has been demolished and is necessary for public visitation.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Midway Atoll Trust Act — Informed