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H.R. 1814 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

To permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

H.R. 1814 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 15, 2015, sponsored by Raúl M. Grijalva with 211 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 15, 2015
Co-sponsors
211
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Requires not less than 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or $10 million, whichever is greater, to be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 184 Democrats, 27 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 15, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. (Apr 30, 2015)

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