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A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal land in the United States, and for other purposes.
8/2/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4978
Bill 118 s 4978, also known as the Real Estate Adjacency Prohibition Act, aims to prevent certain businesses and individuals from purchasing real estate that is adjacent to federally owned land in the United States. The bill is designed to protect the integrity and conservation of these federal lands by restricting development and potential harm to the surrounding environment.
Under this legislation, businesses and persons who are prohibited from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered federal land include those who have a history of violating environmental regulations, engaging in illegal activities, or posing a threat to the preservation of the federal land. The bill also includes provisions for penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the restrictions.
In addition to prohibiting certain entities from purchasing real estate near federal land, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of buffer zones and conservation measures to further protect the integrity of the federal land. These measures are intended to safeguard the natural resources, wildlife, and ecosystems that are present on or near the federal land. Overall, the Real Estate Adjacency Prohibition Act seeks to balance the interests of conservation and development by limiting the potential negative impacts of certain businesses and individuals on federally owned land. By implementing these restrictions and conservation measures, the bill aims to preserve the natural beauty and ecological value of these important public lands for future generations.
Under this legislation, businesses and persons who are prohibited from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered federal land include those who have a history of violating environmental regulations, engaging in illegal activities, or posing a threat to the preservation of the federal land. The bill also includes provisions for penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the restrictions.
In addition to prohibiting certain entities from purchasing real estate near federal land, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of buffer zones and conservation measures to further protect the integrity of the federal land. These measures are intended to safeguard the natural resources, wildlife, and ecosystems that are present on or near the federal land. Overall, the Real Estate Adjacency Prohibition Act seeks to balance the interests of conservation and development by limiting the potential negative impacts of certain businesses and individuals on federally owned land. By implementing these restrictions and conservation measures, the bill aims to preserve the natural beauty and ecological value of these important public lands for future generations.
Current Status of Bill S 4978
Bill S 4978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4978 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill S 4978's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4978
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4978
A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal land in the United States, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal land in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4978
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