United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6007 — North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012

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

North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012 - Makes the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and provisions of the federal criminal code prohibiting importation of injurious animals inapplicable to any water transfer by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority using only closed conveyance systems from the Lake Texoma raw water intake structure to treatment facilities at which all zebra mussels are extirpated and removed from the transferred water.

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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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5733)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5733-5734)

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

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-657.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6007 do?
North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012 - Makes the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and provisions of the federal criminal code prohibiting importation of injurious animals inapplicable to any water transfer by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority using only closed conveyance systems from the Lake Texoma raw water intake structure to treatment facilities at which all zebra mussels are extirpated and removed from the transferred water.
Who sponsors HR 6007?
HR 6007 is sponsored by Ralph Hall (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6007?
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 6007?
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