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Cabin Fee Act of 2012
3/14/2024, 12:36 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 3397
Cabin Fee Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set an annual fee for, and requires the payment of such fee to the United States by, an authorized owner of a privately built and owned recreational cabin located on National Forest System land.
Reduces such fee to $100 annually if access to a cabin is significantly impaired, either by natural causes or governmental actions.
Requires payment of a transfer fee to the United States upon the transfer of a cabin between private parties for consideration.
Requires the Secretary to grant a cabin owner the right to administrative appeal of a cabin fee decision, which may be reviewed by bringing a civil action in U.S. district court.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3397
Bill HR 3397 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 10, 2011. Bill HR 3397 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the House on November 10, 2011. Bill HR 3397's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 11, 2012
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3397
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3397
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Alaska
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Housing finance and home ownership
- Judicial review and appeals
- Licensing and registrations
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3397
Cabin Fee Act of 2011
Cabin Fee Act of 2011
Cabin Fee Act of 2012
Cabin Fee Act of 2012
To modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3397
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