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To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5715

Bill 117 HR 5715, also known as the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to renew the funding for the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund. This trust fund was established to honor the legacies of the Udall brothers, who were prominent figures in American politics and environmental conservation.

The bill seeks to continue the important work of the trust fund, which supports initiatives related to environmental protection, Native American health care, and the promotion of public lands and natural resources. By reauthorizing the trust fund, Congress hopes to ensure that these critical programs can continue to receive the necessary funding to carry out their missions.

In addition to reauthorizing the trust fund, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund Reauthorization Act is a bipartisan effort to support important environmental and public health initiatives, and ensure that the legacy of the Udall brothers continues to have a positive impact on American society.

Congressional Summary of HR 5715

This bill reauthorizes the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund and the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund through FY2029. The trust fund is administered by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, which is an independent executive branch agency with a mission to provide programs to promote leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources.

The bill also requires an audit of the foundation within four years of the bill's enactment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5715

Bill HR 5715 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 13, 2022. Bill HR 5715 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 25, 2021.  Bill HR 5715's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5715

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5715

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
- Education programs funding
- Employment and training programs
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Government trust funds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5715

To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5715

Raúl M. Grijalva
Raúl M. Grijalva
ArizonaDemocrat

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