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- H.R.1995
H.R.1995: Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 19, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
231 (199 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law to include the Farmland Protection Area in the Point Reyes National Seashore, California, with the primary objective being to protect private agricultural land from nonagricultural development by conservation easements. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make farmland acquisitions within the Area. Authorizes appropriations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| June 19, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |