To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem.

Bill: 111-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Virginia
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.
 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. 
 
Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.

action_date: 2009-10-07
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. 

Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 93 (Roll no. 760). (text: CR 10/6/2009 H10473)
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 93 (Roll no. 760).(text: CR 10/6/2009 H10473)
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10545)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 701.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10473-10474)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2106-2107)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House