S.37: Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2013

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
Introduced Jan. 22, 2013
Latest Major Action May 22, 2014
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Bill Sponsor

Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2013 - Title I: Montana Forest Jobs and Restoration Initiative - (Sec. 103) Establishes the Montana Forest Jobs and Restoration Pilot Initiative to sustain the economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and other public land in Montana. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Chief of the Forest Service, to implement forest and watershed restoration projects and...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 22, 2014	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391.
May 22, 2014	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-165.
Dec. 19, 2013	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
July 30, 2013	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-85.
Jan. 22, 2013	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan. 22, 2013	Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

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