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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
12/24/2024, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3173
Bill 118 hr 3173, also known as the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic development and conservation efforts in the northern region of Nevada.
The bill includes provisions for the establishment of new conservation areas, the expansion of existing conservation areas, and the designation of new wilderness areas. These measures aim to protect the natural resources and wildlife habitats in the region while also promoting outdoor recreation and tourism.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of federal lands to local governments and private entities for economic development purposes. This is intended to spur job creation and economic growth in the region, particularly in industries such as mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Overall, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023 seeks to strike a balance between economic development and conservation efforts in the northern region of Nevada. It aims to protect the environment while also promoting sustainable economic growth and job creation.
The bill includes provisions for the establishment of new conservation areas, the expansion of existing conservation areas, and the designation of new wilderness areas. These measures aim to protect the natural resources and wildlife habitats in the region while also promoting outdoor recreation and tourism.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of federal lands to local governments and private entities for economic development purposes. This is intended to spur job creation and economic growth in the region, particularly in industries such as mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Overall, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023 seeks to strike a balance between economic development and conservation efforts in the northern region of Nevada. It aims to protect the environment while also promoting sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Congressional Summary of HR 3173
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023
This bill provides for the designation, withdrawal, conveyance, exchange, sale, or disposal of certain lands in Nevada.
Specifically, the bill permits the conveyance of federal lands to specified counties and cities, and to the Incline Village General Improvement District, for public purposes and economic development.
Further, the bill
- designates specified parcels of federal land as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
- establishes a federal complex for specified Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs offices or headquarters in Nevada; and
- requires the issuance of corrective patents for private lands adjacent to public land in White Pine County when a cloud on the title demonstrates that the private land had been patented before 1976 and the correction is for five acres or less.
The bill includes provisions regarding tribal cultural resources.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3173
Bill HR 3173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3173 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 10, 2023. Bill HR 3173's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 752. as of December 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3173
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3173
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Birds
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Congressional oversight
- Department of the Interior
- Ecology
- Economic development
- Education programs funding
- Endangered and threatened species
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal-Indian relations
- Fires
- Floods and storm protection
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Historical and cultural resources
- Hunting and fishing
- Hydrology and hydrography
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land transfers
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
- Nevada
- Outdoor recreation
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Pest management
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Water use and supply
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3173
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023
To provide for transfer of ownership of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to authorize the disposal of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada for economic development, to promote conservation in northern Nevada, and for other purposes.
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023
Fernley Economic Development Act
Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Ruby Mountains Protection Act
Comments
Robert Flynn
1,078
1 year ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it could be good for the economy and environment in Nevada. I hope it passes! #politics #USA #HR3173
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3173
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