H.R. 263 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
H.R. 263 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2019, sponsored by Thomas R. Suozzi with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-110
What it does
This bill designates the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge near Oyster Bay, New York, as the "Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2019
- Passed the SenateJan 9, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentJan 16, 2020
- Became lawJan 27, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-110. (Jan 27, 2020)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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