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To revise the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Jekyll Island Unit GA-06P.

Public Law 109-354 · H.R. 138 · 109th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 16, 2006 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA-1)

Cosponsors (9): Rep. Lynn Westmoreland,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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Replaces the map subtitled "GA-06P," relating to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System unit designated as Coastal Barrier Resources System Jekyll Island Unit GA-06P, that is included in the set of maps entitled "John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System," and referred to in the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, with another map relating to the unit entitled "John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Jekyll Island Unit GA-06P" and dated July 10, 2006.

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Related bills

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  • S. 2492Related bill

    A bill to revise the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Jekyll Island Unit GA-06P.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Oct 16, 2006Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-354.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 5, 2006FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 2, 2006FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Sep 30, 2006FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Sep 13, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  7. Sep 12, 2006FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 138.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Sep 6, 2006CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-618.
  14. Jul 19, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans Discharged.
  17. Apr 6, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  19. Feb 3, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
  20. Jan 4, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.