H.R. 1723 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Caribbean National Forest Act of 2003
H.R. 1723 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Caribbean National Forest Act of 2003 - Designates approximately 10,000 acres of land in the Caribbean National Forest/Luquillo Experimental Forest in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as the El Toro Wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá (O-PR). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2354) (Apr 22, 2004)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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