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H.Con.Res.275 / 107th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory mourning doves should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to hunt such birds.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 16, 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that, to provide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to hunt for mourning doves: (1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 should be modified to allow for mourning dove hunting during the last week in August in areas north of 37 degrees north latitude; (2) the United States should begin discussions with the appropriate parties to ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to harvest migratory mourning doves in an equitable manner; and (3) hunters and wildlife management agencies in States north of 37 degrees north latitude should support an earlier opening date for the mourning dove hunting season.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] · R–UT

Committees

  • Environment and Public Works Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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

    3. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H709)

    4. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H709)

    5. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    6. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 275.

    7. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H. Con. Res. 275.

    8. The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    9. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 353 and Rule XXIII.

    10. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    11. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 353. (consideration: CR H708-710)

    12. Rule H. Res. 353 passed House.

    13. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 353 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    14. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 126.

    15. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-362.

    16. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-362.

    17. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    19. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    20. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

    22. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    23. Introduced in House

    24. Introduced in House

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