H.R.3440: To remove a restriction on the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements with other Federal agencies to acquire goods and services directly related to improving or utilizing the firefighting capability of the Forest Service and to require a report regarding the firefighting procedures of the Forest Services.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Nov. 3, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 1993

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to enter into agreements with other Federal agencies to acquire firefighting goods and services without regard to certain commercial contracting provisions. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on Forest Service and Department of Agriculture firefighting capabilities and methods.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Nov. 3, 1993

Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.)

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