H.R. 2834 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act
H.R. 2834 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Sep 2, 2011, sponsored by Dan Benishek with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 2, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act - Requires federal public land management officials to exercise their authority under existing law, including provisions regarding land use planning, to facilitate the use of, and access to, federal public lands and waters for fishing, sport hunting, and recreational shooting, except as limited by: (1) statutory authority that authorizes or withholds action for re…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Benishek (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 55 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 2, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442. (Jul 19, 2012)
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- H.R. 765: Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011
- S. 535: Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act
- S. 683: Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act
- S. 278: Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011
- H.R. 588: To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National…
- S. 1134: St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act
- H.R. 473: HALE Scouts Act
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- H.R. 4849: Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
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