H.R. 3563 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
H.R. 3563 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 28, 2005, sponsored by Jay Inslee with 149 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 149
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act - Identifies roadless areas within the National Forest System set forth in specified maps as National Forest Inventoried Roadless Areas, and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to manage such Areas to maintain their roadless character. Authorizes the Forest Service to modify such maps for the sole purpose of improving their accuracy or inclusiveness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jay Inslee (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 139 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (Aug 9, 2005)
Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
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