A bill to establish in the State of Florida the Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge.
Public Law 93-341 · H.R. 8977 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jul 10, 1974 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Sam Gibbons (D-FL-7)
Cosponsors (14): Rep. James Haley, Rep. Robert Sikes,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Establishes in the State of Florida the Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge. Specifies the dimensions of the Wildlife Refuge.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Jul 10, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-341.
- Jul 3, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 28, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Jun 20, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Jun 18, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Feb 5, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Feb 4, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- Jan 31, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Jun 26, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries 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.