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HRES 701 111th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes House of Representatives Members of Congress Virginia Wetlands Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem.

Introduced: July 30, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 7, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 93 (Roll no. 760). (text: CR 10/6/2009 H10473)
Oct 7, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10545)
Oct 6, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 6, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 701.
Oct 6, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10473-10474)
Oct 6, 2009
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Aug 2, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Jul 31, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2106-2107)
Jul 30, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 30, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 7, 2009 House · vote #760 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 325–93 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat.

Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.

What's happening now October 7, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 297 Identical bill A resolution to recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem.
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 8
D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 10, 2009
Childers, Travis
· Sep 10, 2009
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Sep 10, 2009
Griffith, Parker
· Sep 10, 2009
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Sep 10, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 10, 2009
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 10, 2009
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 10, 2009
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Sep 10, 2009
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Sep 8, 2009
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