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Introduced
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
In Committee
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Tennessee Wilderness Act This bill designates specified federal lands in Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee as wilderness and as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
AI Summary
This bill designates certain federal lands in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee as wilderness and adds them to the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill outlines the specific parcels of land being designated as wilderness, including the Upper Bald River Wilderness, Big Frog Addition, Little Frog Mountain Addition, Sampson Mountain Addition, Big Laurel Branch Addition, and Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Addition. The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for creating maps and legal descriptions of the designated wilderness areas and ensuring they are available for public inspection. The lands will be administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act, except that the State retains jurisdiction over fish and wildlife management in the wilderness areas.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/973/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s973/BILLS-115s973is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s973/BILLS-115s973is.pdf.pdf |
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