US S554

Bill

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.

Introduced
03/03/2021

In Committee
03/03/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

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 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 new unit of the National Forest System in the state of Hawaii. The study will examine the suitability of potential land for inclusion in the new forest unit, consider ways to improve and protect forest areas and secure favorable water flows, and evaluate the willingness of landowners to sell or transfer land. The Secretary must submit a report detailing the study's results and any conclusions and recommendations within 3 years of the bill's enactment. The bill specifies that it does not authorize the Secretary to take any action that would affect the use of land not owned by the United States.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Mazie Hirono (D)*, Brian Schatz (D),

Last Action

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing (10:00 11/18/2021 SD-366) (on 11/18/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/554/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/554/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s554/BILLS-117s554is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s554/BILLS-117s554is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR297	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.	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.	Same As
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.	Similar To

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