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Merrimack River Study Act of 1990

Public Law 101-356 · S. 1046 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 10, 1990 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Warren Rudman (R-NH)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Gordon Humphrey

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Merrimack River Study Act of 1989 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Merrimack River, New Hampshire, for study as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires such study to be completed not later than three years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.

  1. Aug 10, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-356.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 3, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jul 30, 1990FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - Subsequently, pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement by Mr. Montgomery, the ordering of the yeas and nays was vacated and the question will be put to a voice vote.
  7. FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 25, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 19, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  13. May 14, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 13, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jan 25, 1990CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jan 24, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
  17. Dec 20, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 15, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Oct 24, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. May 19, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. May 18, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.