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To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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US HR 841 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Latest action
Jan 31, 2025

What it does

The bill would prohibit states from using Land and Water Conservation Fund financial assistance to acquire land, water, or interests in land or water from private landowners. It amends Title 54 of the United States Code to add this restriction and includes a conforming amendment to clarify that appropriations from the Fund may not be used for such acquisitions. The measure affects state governments receiving federal conservation funds and limits their ability to purchase private property for conservation purposes under this program.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 31, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 31, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. | 52