US HR297

Bill

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

Introduced
01/13/2021

In Committee
11/18/2021

Crossed Over
05/13/2021

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest Sys- tem in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, including identifying potential land that could be included in such a unit. The study will analyze factors such as unique vegetation types, the ability to improve and protect forest areas and secure favorable water flows, the potential to expand or enhance resource protection and visitor-use opportunities, the willingness of landowners to sell or transfer land, and the suitability of land for research natural areas or experimental forests. The Secretary is required to submit a report on the study's findings and recommendations to Congress within 3 years.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Ed Case (D)*, Kaiali'i Kahele (D),

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254. (on 01/19/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/297/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/297/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297rs.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297rs.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr297/BILLS-117hr297ih.pdf.pdf

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HRes380	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related
S554	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.	Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing (10:00 11/18/2021 SD-366)	Same As

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