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H.R. 4318Became Law

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 12, 2000)

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.

Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge; and (4) ensuring that hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography and environmental education and interpretation are priority general public uses. Requires that the Secretary: (1) provide an opportunity for public participation in developing such plan; and (2) give special consideration to views by local public and private entities and individuals.

Directs the Secretary to construct, administer, and maintain within the Refuge, a wildlife interpretation and education center to promote environmental education and to provide an opportunity for the study and enjoyment of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Requires the Secretary to provide to the Red River Waterway Commission: (1) technical assistance in monitoring water quality, noxious plants, and exotic organisms and in preventing siltation of prime fisheries habitat; and (2) fish for stocking.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 13, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-300.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4](R-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 13, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-300.

  2. Oct 13, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-300.

  3. Oct 13, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 13, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 6, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 6, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 5, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 4, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9867)

  9. Oct 4, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9867)

  10. Oct 2, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 909.

  11. Oct 2, 2000Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-462.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Oct 2, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-462.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Sep 28, 2000Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. Sep 21, 2000Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. Sep 13, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  16. Sep 12, 2000FloorH38310

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

  17. Sep 12, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7388-7389)

  18. Sep 12, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7388-7389)

  19. Sep 12, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4318.

  20. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7388-7389)

  21. Sep 12, 2000FloorH30300

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

  22. Sep 6, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 470.

  23. Sep 6, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-809.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Sep 6, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-809.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 26, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 26, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 20, 2000CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  28. Jul 20, 2000CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  29. May 11, 2000CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  30. Apr 26, 2000CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Apr 26, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  32. Apr 13, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Apr 13, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Apr 13, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 12, 200036
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.

Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge; and (4) ensuring that hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography and environmental education and interpretation are priority general public uses. Requires that the Secretary: (1) provide an opportunity for public participation in developing such plan; and (2) give special consideration to views by local public and private entities and individuals.

Directs the Secretary to construct, administer, and maintain within the Refuge, a wildlife interpretation and education center to promote environmental education and to provide an opportunity for the study and enjoyment of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Requires the Secretary to provide to the Red River Waterway Commission: (1) technical assistance in monitoring water quality, noxious plants, and exotic organisms and in preventing siltation of prime fisheries habitat; and (2) fish for stocking.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 6, 200017
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.

Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge; and (4) opportunities for fish- and wildlife-oriented recreation. Requires that the Secretary: (1) provide an opportunity for public participation in developing such plan; and (2) give special consideration to views by local public and private entities and individuals.

Directs the Secretary to construct, administer, and maintain within the Refuge, a wildlife interpretation and education center to promote environmental education and to provide an opportunity for the study and enjoyment of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseApr 13, 200000
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) seek to acquire up to 50,000 acres of land, water, or interests (including permanent conservation easements or servitudes) within the boundaries of a selection area consisting of Caddo, Bossier, Red River, DeSoto, and Natchitoches Parishes, Louisiana; and (2) establish such lands, waters, and interests as the Red River National Wildlife Refuge at such time as the Secretary determines that sufficient property has been acquired to constitute an area that can be effectively managed as a national wildlife refuge for specified purposes, including to restore and preserve native Red River ecosystems, provide habitat for migratory birds, and maximize fisheries on the Red River and its tributaries, natural lakes, and man-made reservoirs.

Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions that provide for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; and (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge. Requires that the Secretary: (1) provide an opportunity for public participation in developing such plan; and (2) give special consideration to views by local public and private entities and individuals.

Directs the Secretary to construct, administer, and maintain within the Refuge, a wildlife interpretation and education center to promote environmental education and to provide an opportunity for the study and enjoyment of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Sets forth requirements for the designation of boundaries for the Refuge.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing, and the Secretary shall not prohibit or prevent: (1) the continuation or development of commercial or recreational navigation on the Red River Waterway; (2) necessary construction, operation, or maintenance activities associated with the Red River Waterway project; (3) the construction, improvement, or expansion of public port or recreational facilities on such Waterway; or (4) the construction, improvement, or replacement of railroads or interstate highways within the selection area, or bridges that cross the Red River.

Authorizes appropriations.