S. 2324 (112th): Upper Neches River Wild and Scenic Study Act

Introduced:
Apr 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 19, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Neches River in the State of Texas for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic River System, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 19, 2012.
4 pages

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4/19/2012--Introduced.
Upper Neches River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Neches River in Texas (the study area) for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the part of the Neches River described in this Act as the study area and to report to Congress on the results of such study.

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