Pinnacles National Park Act
Latest action · Jan 10, 2013 Became Public Law No: 112-245.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 13, 2011
- Passed HouseJul 31, 2012
- Passed SenateDec 30, 2012
- To the PresidentJan 1, 2013
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Pinnacles National Park Act - Establishes Pinnacles National Park in California to: (1) preserve and interpret for the benefit of future generations the chaparral, grasslands, blue oak woodlands, and majestic valley oak savanna ecosystems of the park's area, the areas's geomorphology, riparian watersheds, unique flora and fauna, and the ancestral and cultural history of native Americans, settlers, and explorers; and (2) interpret the recovery program for the California Condor and the international significance of that program.
Abolishes Pinnacles National Monument and includes the lands and interests therein in Pinnacles National Park.
Redesignates the Pinnacles Wilderness as the Hain Wilderness.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 13, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CA | Jeff Denham | Original | Dec 13, 2011 |
Actions 22
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 10, 2013Became Public Law No: 112-245.
- Jan 10, 2013Signed by President.
- Jan 1, 2013Presented to President.
- Dec 31, 2012Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 30, 2012Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8552, S8552-8556)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- Birds
- California
- Endangered and threatened species
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Historical and cultural resources
- Land transfers
- Land use and conservation
- Monuments and memorials
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Watersheds
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Text 5
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Aug 1, 2012Received in Senate
- Jul 31, 2012Engrossed in House
- Jul 26, 2012Reported in House
- Dec 13, 2011Introduced in House
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