H.R. 2516 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
H.R. 2516 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 24, 2007, sponsored by Jay Inslee with 150 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 150
- 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: 144 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. (Jul 23, 2007)
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