S. 569 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act
S. 569 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 8, 2017, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Funds deposited into the LWCF may be spent without being subject to the appropriations process.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-428. (Dec 11, 2018)
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