S. 2341 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
S. 2341 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Dec 2, 2015, sponsored by Michael F. Bennet with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to designate a specified portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System under the Wilderness Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Bennet (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 2, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Dec 2, 2015)
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- H.R. 774: Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015
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- H.R. 890: To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in…
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- H.R. 3004: To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the…
- H.R. 845: National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act
- S. 3028: Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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