S. 3550 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
An original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids".
S. 3550 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 2008, sponsored by Barbara Boxer.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 24, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 110-418
What it does
Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-418. (Oct 14, 2008)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
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