H.R. 584 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Department of the Interior Volunteer Recruitment Act of 2005
H.R. 584 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by Richard Pombo.
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
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-125
What it does
Department of the Interior Volunteer Recruitment Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to recruit, train, and accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations, the services of individuals, contributed without compensation as volunteers, for aiding in or facilitating the activities administered by the Secretary through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Passed the HouseMar 14, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2005
- Became lawDec 7, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-125. (Dec 7, 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
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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