H.R. 5160 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006
H.R. 5160 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Rob Simmons with 29 co-sponsors.
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
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-359
What it does
Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) States that the purpose of this Act is to establish the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative to identify, protect, and enhance upland sites within the Long Island Sound ecosystem with significant ecological, educational, open space, public access, or recreational value through a bi-state network of sites. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Simmons (R-CT). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2006
- Became lawOct 16, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-359. (Oct 16, 2006)
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