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S.896: A bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 7, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The greater of 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or $10 million shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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April 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |