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Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2001

Introduced: March 1, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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 6 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Mar 8, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from DOE, Interior.
Mar 8, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Mar 1, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
Mar 1, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E255-257)
Mar 1, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2001 - 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.

What's happening now March 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Mar 1, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 812: Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-812/
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"H.R. 812: Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-812/.
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