H.R. 273 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003
H.R. 273 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Wayne Gilchrest with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 108-16
What it does
Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the States of Maryland and Louisiana for a program to implement measures to: (1) eradicate nutria in Maryland; (2) eradicate or control nutria in Louisiana and other States; and (3) restore marshland damaged by nutria.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the HouseApr 8, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 9, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentApr 11, 2003
- Became lawApr 23, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-16. (Apr 23, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 8, 2003 · Passed385–30
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Nutria Eradication and Control ActHouse · Apr 8, 2003
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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