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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation Area, and for other purposes. This bill provides for conservation, additional recreational opportunities, and renewable energy development in the California Desert Conservation Area. Specifically, the bill, among other things establishes or designates wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; releases specified wilderness study areas; adjusts national park and preserve boundaries; and specifies land withdrawals, transfers, and conveyances. Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Lands and interests in land, including improvements, outside the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park in California may be acquired for the purpose of operating a visitor center. The bill makes amendments to the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 regarding the California State School lands and designates specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
AI Summary
This bill provides for conservation, additional recreational opportunities, and renewable energy development in the California Desert Conservation Area. Specifically, the bill establishes or designates wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area; releases specified wilderness study areas; adjusts national park and preserve boundaries; and specifies land withdrawals, transfers, and conveyances. The bill also provides for the transfer of land to the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, establishes wildlife corridors, and designates wild and scenic rivers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S104-105) (on 01/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/67/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s67/BILLS-116s67is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s67/BILLS-116s67is.pdf.pdf |
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