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H.R. 894

Introduced

To extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act.

Introduced 2/11/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.

4/21/2016 • House

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Highlands Conservation Act to reauthorize through FY2021: (1) land conservation partnership projects in the highlands regions of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and (2) Forest Service and Department of Agriculture programs to assist states, units of local government, and private forest and farm landowners in the conservation of land and natural resources in that region.

Reported to House without amendment, Part I • 4/21/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollutionConnecticutDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaWater qualityWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (14)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]

Republican • NJ-11

Sponsored 2/11/2015

Cosponsors (13)

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Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]

R-NJ-7

Joined 2/11/2015

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Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]

R-NJ-5

Joined 2/11/2015

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Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]

D-NJ-9

Joined 2/11/2015

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Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]

R-PA-7

Joined 2/11/2015

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]

D-PA-17

Joined 2/11/2015

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Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]

D-NY-17

Joined 2/11/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 11, 2015

Committee Review

February 2, 2016

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House4/21/2016
Introduced in House2/11/2015

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors13