H.R. 4315 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Acts popularly known as the Duck Stamp Act and the Wetland Loan Act to reauthorize appropriations to promote the conservation of migratory waterfowl and to offset or prevent the serious loss of important wetlands and other waterfowl habitat essential to the preservation of such waterfowl, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4315 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 14, 2005, sponsored by Mark Kennedy with 96 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
- Nov 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Amends the Wetland Loan Act to extend funding for conservation of migratory waterfowl and habitat. Amends the Duck Stamp Act (the Act) to increase the price of federal migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamps, and to revise procedures for disposing of unsold stamps.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kennedy (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 64 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Sep 21, 2006)
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