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H.R. 297

Introduced

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1/13/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.

1/19/2022 • Senate

Summary

This bill directs the Forest Service to conduct a study to (1) determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Forest System in the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, and Kauai in the state of Hawaii; and (2) identify available land within the study area that could be included in such unit.

Reported to Senate • 1/19/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHawaiiLand use and conservation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Democrat • HI-1

Sponsored 1/13/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]

D-HI-2

Joined 1/13/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 13, 2021

Committee Review

November 18, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

May 12, 2021

Passed Chamber

May 12, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Reported to Senate1/19/2022
Referred in Senate5/13/2021
Engrossed in House5/12/2021
Introduced in House1/13/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1