H.R. 3817 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Valle Vidal Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 3817 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2005, sponsored by Tom Udall with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-385
What it does
Valle Vidal Protection Act of 2005 - Withdraws the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest (New Mexico) from: (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of laws pertaining to mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and mineral materials.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Udall (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2006
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
- Became lawDec 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-385. (Dec 12, 2006)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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