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National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1996

Introduced: May 18, 1995 See on congress.gov
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Apr 25, 1996
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 24, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 1996
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 138 (Roll no. 131).
Apr 24, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 138 (Roll no. 131).
Apr 24, 1996
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 24, 1996
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 24, 1996
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1675.
Apr 24, 1996
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Apr 24, 1996
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 24, 1996
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 410 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 24, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Apr 24, 1996
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 410. (consideration: CR H3757-3776)
Apr 24, 1996
Rule H. Res. 410 passed House.
Apr 23, 1996
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 410 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Jul 31, 1995
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
Jul 31, 1995
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-218.
Jul 12, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 1995
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 27, 1995
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 1995
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-21.
May 19, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.
May 18, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 18, 1995
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5358-5379)
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 24, 1996 House · vote #131 On Passage Passed 287–138 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1995 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to: (1) add definitions of "compatible use," "conserving," "Coordination Area," and other terms; and (2) set forth the overall mission and enumerate the specific purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Adds a requirement that in administering the System the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that such mission and purposes are carried out, except that if a conflict exists between the purposes of a refuge and any purpose of the System, it shall be resolved in a manner that first protects the purposes of the refuge.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with State fish and wildlife agencies, which are subject to standards by and management oversight of the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for the management of programs on, or part of, a refuge.

States that, with specified exceptions, three years following enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall not initiate nor permit a new use of a refuge or an expansion of an existing refuge unless it is compatible with the purposes of the refuge and the System.

Establishes compatibility standards and procedures, including those for fishing and hunting. Requires the Secretary to issue final regulations establishing the process for determining a compatible use. Sets forth the activities relating to overflights and Federal agency usage under which the compatibility determinations shall not apply.

Directs the Secretary to propose comprehensive conservation plans for each refuge in the System, except those lands in Alaska (which shall be governed by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act). Requires maximum 15-year cycles of plan revision. Sets forth the matters to be considered in plan development, including wildlife migration patterns, plant populations, archaeological values, habitat problems, and recreational opportunities.

Permits temporary suspension of any refuge activities in emergencies that constitute an imminent danger to the public or any fish or wildlife population.

Requires certain land leasing contracts to require compliance with an integrated pest management plan.

States that no funds may be expended from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the creation of a new refuge within the National Wildlife Refuge System without specific authorization from the Congress pursuant to recommendation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What's happening now April 25, 1996

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1