Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Establishment Act
Public Law 107-91 · H.R. 1230 · 107th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 21, 2001 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. John Dingell (D-MI-16)
Cosponsors (28): Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, Rep. Sherrod Brown,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Establishment Act - Establishes the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) which shall consist of specified lands and waters in Michigan, including the Wyandotte National Wildlife Refuge.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to: (1) conduct a study of fish and wildlife habitat and aquatic and terrestrial communities of the north reach of the River, from the northernmost point of Ojibway Shores north to the mouth of Lake St. Clair, for potential inclusion in the Refuge; and (2) submit a report containing the results to Congress.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) use available authority for the conservation of fish and wildlife and for provision of fish and wildlife dependent recreational opportunities in the Refuge; and (2) ensure that compatible hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation are the priority public uses of the Refuge.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Michigan, any political subdivision thereof, or any other person or entity: (1) for the management of lands within the Refuge owned by such person or entity; and (2) to promote public awareness of the Refuge's resources and encourage public participation in the conservation of those resources.
Directs the Secretary to encourage the State to use existing authorities under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to provide funding for acquisition and development of trails within the Refuge.
Authorizes appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- Dec 21, 2001Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-91.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 14, 2001PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Dec 8, 2001FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Nov 28, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Nov 27, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Gilchrest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Nov 5, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Sep 12, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 19, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 21, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Apr 2, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 27, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.