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H.R.3176 / 106th Congress

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 28, 1999

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in consultation with the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] · D–HI

Committees

  • Environment and Public Works Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
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    Actions

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

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

    3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 14 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR 6/6/2000 H3888)

      House roll call 245 · Individual votes
    4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 14 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR 6/6/2000 H3888)

      House roll call 245 · Individual votes
    5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4020-4021)

    6. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until June 7.

    7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3176.

    8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3888-3889)

    9. Mr. Sherwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.

    11. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-649.

    12. Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-649.

    13. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

    16. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    17. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    18. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

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

    20. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    21. Introduced in House

    22. Introduced in House

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