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Introduced
04/07/2017
04/07/2017
In Committee
04/07/2017
04/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The greater of 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or $10 million shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.
AI Summary
This bill permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which is a federal program that uses revenue from offshore oil and gas leasing to fund public land conservation and recreation projects. The bill also requires that at least 1.5% of the annual LWCF funding, or $10 million (whichever is greater), be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public lands for activities like hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Richard Burr (R)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joe Donnelly (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Cory Gardner (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Johnny Isakson (R),
Angus King (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/07/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/896/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s896/BILLS-115s896is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s896/BILLS-115s896is.pdf.pdf |
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