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US S2165
US S2165A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Introduced
10/08/2015
10/08/2015
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending title 54 of the United States Code, aims to make the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund permanent, meaning it will no longer have an expiration date. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, which this bill modifies, uses funds from offshore oil and gas leasing to support conservation efforts and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Previously, the authorization for this fund was set to expire on September 30, 2015, but this legislation removes that specific end date, ensuring its continued availability for future conservation projects.
Sponsors (8)
Maria Cantwell (D)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270. (on 10/19/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2165/all-info | 10/09/2015 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2165/BILLS-114s2165pcs.pdf | 07/07/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2165/BILLS-114s2165pcs.pdf.pdf | 07/07/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2165pcs/pdf/BILLS-114s2165pcs.pdf | 10/21/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2165pcs/pdf/BILLS-114s2165pcs.pdf.pdf | 10/21/2015 |
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