H.R. 5061 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Paint Bank and Wytheville National Fish Hatcheries Conveyance Act
H.R. 5061 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 30, 2006, sponsored by Rick Boucher with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-388
What it does
Paint Bank and Wytheville National Fish Hatcheries Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Virginia without reimbursement all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Paint Bank National Fish Hatchery and Wytheville National Fish Hatchery for use by the Virginia Department of Fish and Game as part of the State of Virginia fish culture program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Boucher (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2006
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
- Became lawDec 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-388. (Dec 12, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 10, 2006 · Passed366–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Paint Bank and Wytheville National Fish Hatcheries Conveyance ActHouse · Jul 10, 2006
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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