H.R. 3721 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to allow certain commercial vehicles to continue to use Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and to allow the National Park Service to continue to collect fees from those vehicles, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3721 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 8, 2005, sponsored by Don Sherwood with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to delay until September 30, 2015 (currently, September 30, 2005) or whenever a feasible alternative exists, whichever comes first, the prohibition against the use by commercial vehicles of Highway 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area; and (2) change the maximum authorized per-trip commercial vehicle use fee from $25 to an amount that fully cove…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Sherwood (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 8, 2005
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Provisions of Measure Incorporated into S.1310. (Dec 19, 2005)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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