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HR 4404 117th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Florida Lakes and rivers Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced: July 9, 2021 Introduced by: Soto, Darren Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 45 (Roll no. 376). (text: 7/18/2022 CR H6693)
Jul 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6866)
Jul 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-414.
Jul 18, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 321.
Jul 18, 2022
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.
Jul 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4404.
Jul 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6693-6694)
Jul 18, 2022
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 19, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jan 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 9, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 19, 2022 House · vote #376 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 377–45 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill designates for study a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Not later than three years after funds are made available to carry out this bill, the Department of the Interior shall (1) complete the study of the restored Kissimmee river segment, and (2) submit a report on the results of the study to Congress.

What's happening now July 20, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jul 9, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4404: Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4404/
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"H.R. 4404: Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4404/.
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