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- H.R.1861
H.R.1861: Forest Biodiversity Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 3, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Forest Biodiversity Act of 1997 - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (Act), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act, and Federal law relating to military lands to: (1) provide for the protection of forest native biodiversity; (2) restrict certain logging activities; and (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House National Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
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| June 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) |