S. 3395 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016
S. 3395 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2016, sponsored by John Thune with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 27, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 114-275
What it does
Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2016
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 7, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-275. (Dec 14, 2016)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
More
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