Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 890 Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 890

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015

Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF).

Permits funds deposited into the LWCF to be spent without being subject to the appropriations process. Provides that the funds are in addition to amounts made available by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 or otherwise appropriated from the LWCF.

Directs the President to submit to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds provided by this bill. Permits Congress to provide for alternate allocations using specified procedures.

Requires at least 1.5% of the annual authorized funds to be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 890

Bill S 890 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2015. Bill S 890 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2015. Bill S 890's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 26, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 890

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 890

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Government trust fundsHunting and fishingLand transfersLand use and conservationOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 890

Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide consistent and reliable authority for, and for the funding of, the Land and Water Conservation Fund to maximize the effectiveness of the Fund for future generations, and for other purposes.Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015

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