Great American Outdoors Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1957 Great American Outdoors Act 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.

11/1/2022, 7:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1957

Great American Outdoors Act

This bill establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands.

For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year.

The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems that are administered by

the National Park Service,
the Forest Service,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
the Bureau of Land Management, and
the Bureau of Indian Education.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the effect of the fund in reducing the backlog of priority deferred maintenance projects for the specified agencies.

Additionally, the bill makes funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanent. The President shall annually report to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds to the LWCF. Congress may provide for alternate allocations using specified procedures.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1957

Bill HR 1957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2019. Bill HR 1957 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 28, 2019. Bill HR 1957's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-152. as of August 4, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1957

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCoalComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer creditCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy revenues and royaltiesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand transfersLand use and conservationMinority educationOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRight of privacySecuritiesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTaxationTransportation programs fundingUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1957

Great American Outdoors ActTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.Taxpayer First Act of 2019Great American Outdoors ActGreat American Outdoors ActGreat American Outdoors ActAn Act to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.Taxpayer First Act of 2019To amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.Taxpayer First Act of 2019Taxpayer First Act of 2019

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