H.R. 4849 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
H.R. 4849 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 2012, sponsored by Devin Nunes with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-128
What it does
Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act - Directs, the Secretary of the Interior, until the date on which the Secretary completes any analysis and determination required under the Wilderness Act, to continue to issue authorizations to provide commercial services for commercial stock operations (including commercial use authorizations and concession contracts) within any area designated as wilderness in th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Devin Nunes (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2012
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 29, 2012
- Became lawJun 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-128. (Jun 5, 2012)
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