S. 3261 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to allow the Chief of the Forest Service to award certain contracts for large air tankers.
S. 3261 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 4, 2012, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 4 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
- Jun 4, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-132
What it does
Authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to award certain contracts for fire suppression air tankers earlier than the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of a required notification.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2012
- Passed the SenateJun 7, 2012
- Passed the HouseJun 8, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJun 12, 2012
- Became lawJun 13, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-132. (Jun 13, 2012)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
More
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