H.R. 1774 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2005
H.R. 1774 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 21, 2005, sponsored by Maurice D. Hinchey with 160 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2005 - 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-LaSal 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: 150 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. (Apr 27, 2005)
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- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
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