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HR 5264 106th Congress House

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2000

Official title: To establish the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 21, 2000 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Oct 2, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Sep 21, 2000
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 21, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1560-1561)
Sep 21, 2000
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 20, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2000 - Provides that the United States shall retain all right, title, and interest to lands within the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.

Provides for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over Rocky Flats from the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to the Secretary of the Interior. Excludes the transfer of certain property and facilities used to intercept, treat, and control hazardous substances or for purposes related to required response actions. Requires the Secretary to continue to carry out to completion cleanup and closure at Rocky Flats.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Rocky Flats Museum.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Sep 21, 2000
MCINNIS, SCOTT
· Sep 21, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5264: Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-5264/
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