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Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6734| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
Hakeem S. Jeffries

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the performance of its activities and services.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3979
Keep America's Refuges Operational Act
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 24, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4194
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 19, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Sep 19, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-469.
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7933-7934)
Sep 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6734.
Sep 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7933)
Sep 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2022
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3979
    Keep America's Refuges Operational Act


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 24, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 29, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4194
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 15, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • September 19, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.


  • September 19, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-469.


  • September 19, 2022
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7933-7934)


  • September 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6734.


  • September 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7933)


  • September 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4194: Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022
Department of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structurePublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-6734| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the performance of its activities and services.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3979
Keep America's Refuges Operational Act
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 24, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4194
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 19, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Sep 19, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-469.
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7933-7934)
Sep 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6734.
Sep 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7933)
Sep 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2022
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3979
    Keep America's Refuges Operational Act


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 24, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • March 29, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4194
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 15, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 15, 2022
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • September 19, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.


  • September 19, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-469.


  • September 19, 2022
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7933-7934)


  • September 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6734.


  • September 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7933)


  • September 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate.
Hakeem S. Jeffries

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4194: Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structurePublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection