United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5958 — To name the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in honor of James L. Buckley.

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Designates the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in the state of New York as the "James L. Buckley Visitor Contact Station."

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Action History

  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 voice vote. (text: CR H5086)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5958.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5086-5087)

  6. Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-608.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

  11. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5958 do?
Designates the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in the state of New York as the "James L. Buckley Visitor Contact Station."
Who sponsors HR 5958?
HR 5958 is sponsored by Robert Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5958?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5958?
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