Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026
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- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Feb 12, 2026
What it does
The Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Santini-Burton Act to modernize the Forest Service’s authority to acquire and manage land in the Lake Tahoe Basin, with a focus on supporting the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. It allows the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer funds to the Tribe for acquiring and managing culturally significant land, and expands land management activities to include forest health, water quality, cultural site preservation, and partnerships with tribal, state, and local entities. The bill also requires annual spending plans developed in consultation with the Tribe and other stakeholders, and clarifies that transferred funds can be used as…
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