Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Bill: 117-hr-4404
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Florida
Lakes and rivers
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

 
This bill designates a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 

action_date: 2022-07-18
text: 

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

 
This bill designates for study a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
 
Not later than three years after funds are made available to carry out this bill, the Department of the Interior shall (1) complete the study of the restored Kissimmee river segment, and (2) submit a report on the results of the study to Congress. 

action_date: 2022-07-19
text: 

Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

 
This bill designates for study a restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
 
Not later than three years after funds are made available to carry out this bill, the Department of the Interior shall (1) complete the study of the restored Kissimmee river segment, and (2) submit a report on the results of the study to Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 45 (Roll no. 376). (text: 7/18/2022 CR H6693)
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 45 (Roll no. 376).
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6866)
action_date: 2022-07-18
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: 2022-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4404.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6693-6694)
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 321.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-414.
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-414.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House