To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.
3/9/2023, 5:47 PMSummary of Bill HR 297
Bill 117 hr 297, also known as the "Hawaii National Forest Study Act," is a piece of legislation that calls for the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the potential establishment of a unit of the National Forest System in the state of Hawaii. The study would also assess the amount of land that could potentially be included in this unit.The purpose of this bill is to explore the possibility of creating a National Forest in Hawaii, which would provide important environmental and recreational benefits to the state. The study would consider factors such as the ecological value of the land, potential economic benefits, and the impact on local communities.
If passed, this bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress within two years of the bill's enactment, detailing the findings of the study and any recommendations for the establishment of a National Forest in Hawaii. Overall, Bill 117 hr 297 aims to gather information and assess the feasibility of creating a National Forest in Hawaii, with the goal of promoting conservation and sustainable land use in the state.
Current Status of Bill HR 297
Bill HR 297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2021. Bill HR 297 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2021. Bill HR 297's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254. as of January 19, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 297
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 297
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