H.R. 3979 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Keep America's Refuges Operational Act
H.R. 3979 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Oct 5, 2017, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-168
What it does
Keep America's Refuges Operational Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize through FY2022: (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2017
- Passed the SenateApr 9, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentApr 11, 2018
- Became lawApr 23, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-168. (Apr 23, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 18, 2017 · Passed371–14
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Keep America’s Refuges Operational ActHouse · Dec 18, 2017
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- H.R. 1927: African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
- H.R. 381: To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
- H.R. 699: Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act
- H.R. 863: To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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