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H.R. 502 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act

H.R. 502 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by Raúl M. Grijalva with 242 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 12, 2017
Co-sponsors
242
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

What it does

This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. No less than 1.5% of the annual authorized funding amount or $10 million, whichever is greater, shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 194 Democrats, 48 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 12, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 844. (Dec 20, 2018)

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