H.R. 2696 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004
H.R. 2696 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2003, sponsored by Rick Renzi with 6 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
- Jul 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 108-317
What it does
Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2003 - (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to: (1) establish three Institutes (one each in Arizona (at Northern Arizona University), New Mexico, and Colorado) to promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires, and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems in States of th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Renzi (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2003
- Passed the HouseFeb 24, 2004
- Passed the SenateSep 15, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentSep 24, 2004
- Became lawOct 5, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-317. (Oct 5, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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