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US HR1450

US HR1450
Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
06/13/2023
Crossed Over
09/18/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act," amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements. Specifically, it allows Indian tribes and counties, in addition to Governors, to retain and use funds received from the sale of timber under these agreements to carry out authorized restoration services. The amendments also extend the period for using these funds from 2023 to 2028. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility and autonomy to tribes and counties in managing and utilizing the proceeds from timber sales under good neighbor agreements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 09/18/2023)

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