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A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 297

Bill 118 s 297, also known as the Federal Land Policy and Management Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 in order to allow for certain construction activities on public lands. The bill seeks to authorize construction projects on public lands that were previously restricted, with the goal of promoting economic development and infrastructure improvements.

The proposed legislation would provide guidelines and regulations for construction activities on public lands, ensuring that they are carried out in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. The bill also includes provisions for public input and consultation in the decision-making process for construction projects on public lands.

In addition to authorizing construction activities, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the management of public lands. This may include provisions for conservation efforts, land use planning, and resource management. Overall, Bill 118 s 297 seeks to strike a balance between promoting economic development and infrastructure improvements on public lands while also ensuring the protection and conservation of these valuable natural resources. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

Congressional Summary of S 297

This bill provides for the construction of nurseries on public lands.

Using funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to restore native vegetation and mitigate environmental hazards on mined land on federal and nonfederal lands, the Department of the Interior shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on lands under its jurisdiction.

Likewise, the Forest Service shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on National Forest System lands.

Interior shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states, and (2) one state that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states.

The Forest Service shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states; and (2) one state, including Vermont, that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states.

Current Status of Bill S 297

Bill S 297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2023. Bill S 297 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2023.  Bill S 297's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of October 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 297

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 297

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural equipment and machinery
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Air quality
- Building construction
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Employment and training programs
- Land use and conservation
- Livestock
- Public-private cooperation
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 297

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 297

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