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H.R. 3327 108th Congress House

Northern California Wild Heritage Act of 2003

Official title: To designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the northern portion of the State of California, to designate S… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the northern portion of the State of California, to designate Salmon Restoration Areas, to establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 17, 2004 Introduced by: Mike Thompson Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Oct 28, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Oct 28, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Oct 16, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct 16, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 28, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Northern California Wild Heritage Act of 2003 - Designates specified national forest lands, Bureau of Land Management district lands, and certain lands in Lassen Volcanic National Park in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System).

Designates specified California public lands as: (1) salmon restoration areas; (2) wilderness study areas; and (3) potential wilderness areas.

Designates specified California rivers as wild and scenic rivers. Requires the review of the Carson River, East Fork, California, to determine its suitability as a wild, scenic, or recreational river.

Establishes the Sacramento River National Conservation Area. Requires the development of a comprehensive plan for the long-range protection and management of such Area.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jun 24, 2004
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Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 17, 2004
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 21, 2003
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Waters, Maxine
California · Nov 21, 2003
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