H.R. 5690 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Ouachita National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2006
H.R. 5690 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2006, sponsored by Dan Boren with 3 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
- Jun 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-391
What it does
Ouachita National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2006 - Modifies the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Directs that: (1) any federally-owned lands that have been or hereafter may be acquired for National Forest System (NFS) purposes within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest as modified by this Act be managed as lands acquired under the Weeks Act and in accordance with the other l…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Boren (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
- Became lawDec 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-391. (Dec 12, 2006)
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