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Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2854| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (45)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of neonicotinoids (a class of neuroactive insecticides that are chemically similar to nicotine) within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Timeline
May 20, 2019
Introduced in House
May 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1856
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Aug 7, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Aug 7, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-468.
  • May 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1856
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • August 7, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.


  • August 7, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-468.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-1856: Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019
Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesPest managementWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2854| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of neonicotinoids (a class of neuroactive insecticides that are chemically similar to nicotine) within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline
May 20, 2019
Introduced in House
May 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1856
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Aug 7, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Aug 7, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-468.
  • May 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1856
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • August 7, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.


  • August 7, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-468.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (45)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-1856: Protect Our Refuges Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesPest managementWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection