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Fish and Wildlife Programs Improvement and National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act of 2000

Introduced: February 16, 2000 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 41 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-408.
Nov 1, 2000
Signed by President.
Oct 24, 2000
Presented to President.
Oct 18, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 18, 2000
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10082; text: CR 10/17/2000 H10017-10023)
Oct 18, 2000
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10082; text: CR 10/17/2000 H10017-10023)
Oct 17, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Udall (NM) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 18. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Oct 17, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.
Oct 17, 2000
Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10017-10026)
Oct 16, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 12, 2000
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 12, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 12, 2000
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 12, 2000
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10491-10498; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10491-10494)
Oct 10, 2000
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945.
Oct 10, 2000
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-495. Minority views filed.
Sep 28, 2000
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 21, 2000
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Apr 13, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555-557)
Apr 6, 2000
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 5, 2000
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 423 - 2 (Roll no. 105).
Apr 5, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 5, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 423 - 2 (Roll no. 105).
Apr 5, 2000
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. (text: CR H1815-1818)
Apr 5, 2000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 5, 2000
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3671.
Apr 5, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3671.
Apr 5, 2000
The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard Burr to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 5, 2000
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 455 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 5, 2000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3671 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4(a) of rule XIII are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute for failure to comply with clause 4 of rule XXI are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 5, 2000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 455. (consideration: CR H1806-1821)
Apr 5, 2000
Rule H. Res. 455 passed House.
Apr 3, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 455 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3671 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4(a) of rule XIII are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printe in the bill. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute for failure to comply with clause 4 of rule XXI are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Mar 30, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301.
Mar 30, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-554.
Mar 15, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Mar 15, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 22, 2000
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb 16, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 16, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E156)
Feb 16, 2000
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 5, 2000 House · vote #105 On Passage Passed 423–2 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 - Title I: Wildlife Restoration - Amends the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to specify the amounts authorized to be set aside for FY 2001 and thereafter for expenses of the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) in administering such Act. Authorizes any administrative portions remaining in a fiscal year to be apportioned among the States for purposes of such Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the amounts so apportioned as well as amounts obligated for administrative expenses; and (2) publish the amounts so certified in the Federal Register. Specifies authorized administrative uses of such amounts. Prohibits the Secretary from using such amounts to supplement any function for which general appropriations are made for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or any other entity of the Department of the Interior (Department). Requires the Department's Inspector General to conduct biennial audits of such expenditures, and requires an annual expenditure certification report from the Secretary and the Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs (Assistant Director) (established under this Act).

Earmarks funds under such Act other than administrative funds for grants for hunter education programs, hunter and sporting firearm safety programs, and hunter development programs, including the construction or enhancement of firearm shooting and archery ranges. Limits to 75 percent the Federal share of any grant activity or program.

Earmarks funds under such Act for multi-State conservation grants under which the Secretary makes grants that will benefit at least 26 States for wildlife restoration projects submitted each fiscal year by State fish and game departments acting through the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association). Prohibits grant funds from being used for activities that promote or encourage opposition to regulated hunting or trapping of regulated wildlife.

Title II: Sport Fish Restoration - Amends the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act to make post-administrative amounts under such Act available each fiscal year to the Secretary for making multi-State (at least 26 States benefitting) conservation grants for sportfish restoration projects prepared and submitted by State fish and game departments acting through the Association. Prohibits grant funds from being used for activities that promote or encourage opposition to the regulated taking of fish. Earmarks fiscal year grant amounts for specified marine fisheries commissions.

Specifies the amounts authorized to be set aside for FY 2001 and thereafter for expenses of the Secretary in administering such Act. Authorizes remaining administrative portions in a fiscal year to be apportioned among the States for purposes of such Act. Specifies authorized administrative uses of such amounts. Prohibits the Secretary from using such amounts to supplement any function for which general appropriations are made for the USFWS or another Department entity. Requires the Department's Inspector General to conduct biennial audits of such expenditures, and requires an annual expenditure certification report from the Secretary and the Assistant Director.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) certify to the Secretary of the Treasury and each State fish and game department the amounts so apportioned as well as amounts obligated for administrative expenses; and (2) publish the amounts so certified in the Federal Register.

Title III: Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs - Designates the programs established under the amended Acts as the Federal Assistance Program for State Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.

Establishes within the USFWS an Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs to administer, manage, and oversee the wildlife and sport fish restoration programs under the amended Acts. Abolishes the position of Chief of the Division of Federal Aid of the Department of the Interior and places responsibilities of such position with the Assistant Director. Makes the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks of the Department of the Interior ultimately responsible for the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.

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Became Public Law No: 106-408.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2