H.R. 1964 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Highlands Conservation Act
H.R. 1964 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 6, 2003, sponsored by Rodney P. Frelinghuysen with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 108-421
What it does
Highlands Conservation Act - (Sec. 2) Sets forth the purposes of this Act, including authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the States of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania (Highland States) to preserve and protect high priority conservation land in the Highlands region, an area depicted on a National Forest Service map entitled "The Highlands Region" dated June 2004.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 6, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 21, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 10, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2004
- Became lawNov 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-421. (Nov 30, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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