H.R. 588 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
H.R. 588 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2011, sponsored by Gregg Harper.
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
- Feb 9, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-94
What it does
Redesignates the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Prohibits anything in this Act from preventing the Secretary of the Interior from making adjustments to the boundaries of the Refuge or adding new land or parcels of the National Wildlife Refuge System to carry out the mission of the System.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 14, 2011
- Passed the SenateFeb 1, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 6, 2012
- Became lawFeb 14, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-94. (Feb 14, 2012)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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