H.R. 3420 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Forest Protection and Restoration Act
H.R. 3420 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 25, 2005, sponsored by Jim Leach with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
National Forest Protection and Restoration Act - Prohibits commercial logging and timber sales (with specified exceptions) on Federal public lands, with a two-year phase-out for existing contracts. Provides for payment of relinquished contracts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Leach (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Oct 12, 2005)
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- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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