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Introduced
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To designate as wilderness certain National Forest System land in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Shawnee Wilderness Designation Act, designates approximately 289,000 acres of the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois as the "Shawnee Wilderness," a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a map and legal description of the designated wilderness area, which will have the force of law, and states that the Wilderness will be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act, with the date of enactment of this Act considered the effective date for purposes of that Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/13/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1606/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1606/BILLS-117s1606is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1606/BILLS-117s1606is.pdf.pdf |
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