H.R. 1796 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2003
H.R. 1796 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Maurice D. Hinchey with 162 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2003 - Designates specified lands in the following areas of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Great Basin; (2) Zion and Mojave Desert; (3) the Grand Staircase and the Escalante Canyons; (4) Moab-La Sal Canyons; (5) Henry Mountains; (6) Glen Canyon; (7) San Juan-Anasazi; (8) Canyonlands Basin; (9) San Rafael Swell; and (10) Book Cliffs and Uinta Basin.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 151 Democrats, 10 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. (Apr 22, 2003)
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