United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 638 — National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158.

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Summary

National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from establishing any new national wildlife refuges, except as expressly authorized by a law enacted after January 3, 2013.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 158.

  2. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-218.

  3. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 12.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  6. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E140-141)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 638 do?
National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from establishing any new national wildlife refuges, except as expressly authorized by a law enacted after January 3, 2013.
Who sponsors HR 638?
HR 638 is sponsored by John Fleming (R).
What is the current status of HR 638?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 638?
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