H.R. 1204 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Rockies Prosperity Act
H.R. 1204 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 9, 2005, sponsored by Christopher Shays with 187 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 187
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Rockies Prosperity Act - Designates the following lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System): (1) Greater Glacier/Northern Continental Divide ecosystem; (2) Greater Yellowstone ecosystem; (3) Greater Salmon/Selway ecosystem; (4) Greater Cabinet/Yaak/Selkirk ecosystem; (5) Islands in the Sky Wilderness; and (6) Blackfeet Wildernes…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Shays (R-CT). Co-sponsors: 168 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans. (Mar 16, 2005)
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- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
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