S. 203 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Heritage Areas Act of 2006
S. 203 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2005, sponsored by Craig Thomas with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Jan 31, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-338
What it does
National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 - Title I: Soda Ash Royalty Reduction - Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act of 2006 - (Sec. 102) Lowers, for a five-year period, the royalty rate on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from federal land to two percent. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Craig Thomas (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2006
- Became lawOct 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-338. (Oct 12, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 24, 2006 · Passed323–39
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Soda Ash Royalty Reduction ActHouse · Jul 24, 2006
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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
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
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