H.R. 3785 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the exchange of certain land in Everglades National Park.
H.R. 3785 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 2004, sponsored by Mario Diaz-Balart with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 108-483
What it does
Amends the Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire from one or more willing sellers not more than ten acres of land located outside the boundary of Everglades National Park and adjacent to or near the East Everglades area of the Park for the development of administrative, housing, maintenance, or other Park purposes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2004
- Passed the HouseJul 19, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2004
- Became lawDec 23, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-483. (Dec 23, 2004)
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- H.R. 733: McLoughlin House Addition to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Act
- H.R. 74: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the lake Tahoe Basin Management…
- S. 111: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine…
- S. 233: Coltsville Study Act of 2003
- S. 278: Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
- S. 677: Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act of 2003
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