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To redesignate the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia as the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

Public Law 109-269 · H.R. 3682 · 109th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Aug 12, 2006 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA-11)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Frank Wolf

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Redesignates the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia as the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

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Related bills

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  • S. 2127Related bill

    A bill to redesignate the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Virginia as the "Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge".

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Timeline

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

  1. Aug 12, 2006Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-269.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 2, 2006FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Aug 1, 2006FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. May 17, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  8. May 16, 2006FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3682.
  11. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  13. Apr 25, 2006CalendarCalendar · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-433.
  15. Mar 29, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans Discharged.
  18. Dec 6, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  19. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 12, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
  21. Sep 7, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  22. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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