Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024

12/20/2024, 12:03 PM
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Bill 118 s 5125, also known as the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024, aims to address housing and workforce challenges faced by land managers in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of providing adequate housing for land managers who often work in remote or rural areas where housing options may be limited.

The bill proposes several measures to improve housing options for land managers, including the development of affordable housing units near public lands and the establishment of a housing assistance program for land managers. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve workforce development opportunities for land managers by providing funding for training programs and educational initiatives.

Overall, the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024 aims to support the important work of land managers in the United States by addressing housing and workforce challenges that may hinder their ability to effectively manage public lands.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5125

Introduced on
2024-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

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Bill 118 s 5125, also known as the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024, aims to address housing and workforce challenges faced by land managers in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of providing adequate housing for land managers who often work in remote or rural areas where housing options may be limited.

The bill proposes several measures to improve housing options for land managers, including the development of affordable housing units near public lands and the establishment of a housing assistance program for land managers. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve workforce development opportunities for land managers by providing funding for training programs and educational initiatives.

Overall, the Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024 aims to support the important work of land managers in the United States by addressing housing and workforce challenges that may hinder their ability to effectively manage public lands.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for certain improvements to the housing and workforce programs of Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

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Adley Powers
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I heard about this new bill and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Does anyone know who benefits from it?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/19/2024
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