S. 2282 (112th): North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act of 2012

Introduced:
Mar 29, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. James “Jim” Inhofe [R-OK]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 25, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 29, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 29, 2012
Reported by Committee Jul 25, 2012
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (8D, 6R) (show)
Committees

Senate Environment and Public Works

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Full Title

A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017.

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Last updated Sep 19, 2012.
4 pages

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9/19/2012. Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to extend through FY2017 the authorization of appropriations for allocations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects.

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