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- H.R.6089
H.R.6089: Healthy Forest Management Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced July 9, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Healthy Forest Management Act of 2012 - Declares that the bark beetle epidemic, drought, and deteriorating forest health conditions on National Forest System land and public lands, with the resulting imminent risk of devastating wildfires, is an imminent threat within the meaning of roadless area management regulations applicable to a state. Allows a state governor or the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), with respect the National Forest...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 Natural Resources
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
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| July 9, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) |