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H.R.640 / 104th Congress

West Virginia National Rivers Boundary Modifications Act of 1995

For Further Action See H.R.2292.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 23, 1995

West Virginia National Rivers Boundary Modifications Act of 1995 - Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, the West Virginia National Interest River Conservation Act of 1987, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to modify boundaries of the: (1) New River Gorge National River; (2) Gauley River National Recreation Area; and (3) Bluestone National Scenic River.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D–WV

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  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. For Further Action See H.R.2292.

    2. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    3. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

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

    5. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    6. Introduced in House

    7. Introduced in House

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