United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 723 — Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act

Last action — Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

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Summary

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Requires the study to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.

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Action History

  1. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

  2. Received in the Senate.

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3268)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 723.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3268-3269)

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

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-73.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 723 do?
Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate for study for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system specified segments of the Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Requires the study to: (1) include the effect of designation on existing commercial and recreational activities, energy production and transmission infrastructure, and the authority of state and local governments to manage such activities; and (2) identify authorities allowing the influence of local land use decisions or restrictions on non-federal land, condemnation authorities, and all private property located in the study area.
Who sponsors HR 723?
HR 723 is sponsored by James Langevin (D).
What is the current status of HR 723?
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 723?
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