H.J.Res. 69 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to "Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska".
H.J.Res. 69 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2017, sponsored by Don Young with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-20
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of the Interior on August 5, 2016, relating to non-subsistence takings of wildlife and public participation and closure procedures on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMar 27, 2017
- Became lawApr 3, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Apr 3, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 21, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed52–47 - On Passage
House · Feb 16, 2017 · Passed225–193
Every roll call vote on this bill
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