HR 4318 · 106th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act

Introduced 2000-04-13· Sponsored by Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 106-300.(2000-10-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) seek to acquire up to 50,000 acres of land, water, or interests (including permanent conservation easements or servitudes) within the boundaries of a selection area consisting of Caddo, Bossier, Red River, DeSoto, and Natchitoches Parishes, Louisiana; and (2) establish such lands, waters, and interests as the Red River National Wildlife Refuge at such time as the Secretary determines that sufficient property has been acquired to constitute an area that can be effectively managed as a national wildlife refuge for specified purposes, including to restore and preserve native Red River ecosystems, provide habitat for migratory birds, and maximize fisheries on the Red River and its tributaries, natural lakes, and man-made reservoirs. Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions that provide for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; and (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge. Requires that the Secretary: (1…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 4318, Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act

Aug 9, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on July 26, 2000

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H.R. 4318, Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act

Sep 29, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on September 28, 2000

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Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office