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Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998

Introduced: February 25, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 12, 1998
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
Oct 10, 1998
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 10, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10473-10475)
Oct 10, 1998
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 1998
Held at the desk.
Oct 1, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 1998
Received in the House.
Sep 30, 1998
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 1998
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11191-11193)
Jun 19, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
Jun 19, 1998
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-218.
May 21, 1998
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 25, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 25, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1010-1011)
Feb 25, 1998
Introduced in Senate
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,673 — To designate a member of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and to require the Secretary of the… Agreed to Sep 30, 1998
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the Partnerships for Wildlife Act to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Acts through FY 2003.

Revises the composition of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council during FY 1999 through 2002 to include: (1) the Group Manager for Conservation Programs of Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; and (2) two (currently, three) individuals appointed by the Secretary of the Interior who represent charitable and nonprofit organizations participating in wetlands conservation projects.

Requires the Secretary to publish a policy in the Federal Register for making appointments to the Council from such organizations.

What's happening now October 12, 1998

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2556 Related bill Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 4 Republican 2
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 4, 1998
 R
Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Apr 28, 1998
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · Apr 20, 1998
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 5, 1998
 D
Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 1998
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 25, 1998
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