H.R. 4973 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010
H.R. 4973 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2010, sponsored by Frank Kratovil Jr. with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 111-357
What it does
National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010 - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (the Act) to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out certain activities and services related to fish and wildlife, including for expenses related to gift acceptance, volunteer services, community partnership projects and programs, and refuge education programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Kratovil Jr. (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 13, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-357. (Jan 4, 2011)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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