H.R. 5636 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act
H.R. 5636 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 2018, sponsored by J. French Hill with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-430
What it does
Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act (Sec. 2) The bill adds certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, comprising approximately 640 acres and identified as Recommended Wilderness Additions, to the Flatside Wilderness in the portion of the forest in Arkansas. (Sec. 3) The bill designates the wilderness additions as the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. French Hill (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2018
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 10, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-430. (Jan 10, 2019)
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Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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