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H.R.3155 / 104th Congress

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run in the State of Florida for study and potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.

Became Public Law No: 104-311.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 22, 1996

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Wekiva River, the Seminole Creek tributary, and the Rock Springs Run tributary in Florida for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Requires a study of and a report on the River and the tributaries within one year after enactment of this Act.

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Who introduced it

Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] · R–FL

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 104-311.

  2. Became Public Law No: 104-311.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12408)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12408)

  10. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

  12. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11214-11216)

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

  16. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.

  17. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-824.

  18. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-824.

  19. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands Discharged.

  20. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  21. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  22. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  23. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

  24. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

  25. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  26. Introduced in House

  27. Introduced in House

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