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H.R. 3513:
Copper Salmon Wilderness Act of 2008
110th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2007-2008

To amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the North and South Forks of the Elk River in the State of Oregon as wild or scenic rivers, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedSep 10, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeApr 2, 2008
Occurred: Passed HouseApr 22, 2008
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President(did not occur)
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Apr 23, 2008: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712.
Related:
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Votes:
Apr 22, 2008: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.
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