S. 4001 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
New England Wilderness Act of 2006
S. 4001 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2006, sponsored by John Sununu 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
- Sep 29, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-382
What it does
New England Wilderness Act of 2006 - Title I: New Hampshire - Designates specified federal lands managed by the United States Forest Service in the White Mountain National Forest area of New Hampshire as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (lands to be known as the Wild River Wilderness and lands to be incorporated in the Sandwich Range Wilderness).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sununu (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2006
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2006
- Became lawDec 1, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-382. (Dec 1, 2006)
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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