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US HR1944
To amend section 100905 of title 54, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of 5 persons or fewer, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/24/2017
04/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend section 100905 of title 54, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of 5 persons or fewer, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to assess an annual fee of $200 for any film crew of five persons or fewer to conduct commercial filming activities or similar projects on federal land administered by such departments and to require a one-year permit for such activities or projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on federal land and waterways administered by such departments.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to assess an annual fee of $200 for any film crew of five persons or fewer to conduct commercial filming activities or similar projects on federal land and to require a one-year permit for such activities or projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on federal land and waterways. The bill also exempts small businesses and individuals using only a camera and tripod from certain fees, and clarifies that news gathering is not considered a commercial activity.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Bob Latta (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Tim Ryan (D),
Pete Sessions (R),
Timothy Walz (D),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 04/24/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1944/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1944/BILLS-115hr1944ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1944/BILLS-115hr1944ih.pdf.pdf |
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