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Introduced
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
In Committee
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. This bill bars the Department of Agriculture from allowing the construction of roads, the reconstruction of roads, or logging in an inventoried roadless area where those activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule (i.e., certain federal regulations relating to roadless area management).
AI Summary
This bill seeks to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. It bars the Department of Agriculture from allowing the construction or reconstruction of roads, as well as logging, in these inventoried roadless areas where such activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule - a set of federal regulations relating to roadless area management. The bill highlights the importance of these roadless areas in protecting watersheds, preserving biodiversity, supporting outdoor recreation, and preventing the spread of invasive species, among other benefits. It aims to ensure the continued protection of the social and ecological values of these roadless areas while allowing for multiple uses, without imposing new limitations on their use or access.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (22)
Maria Cantwell (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 05/02/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1311/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1311/BILLS-116s1311is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1311/BILLS-116s1311is.pdf.pdf |
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