H.R. 7092 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Great American Outdoors Act
H.R. 7092 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 4, 2020, sponsored by Joe Cunningham with 253 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 253
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Great American Outdoors Act This bill establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of all federal revenues from the development of oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy on federal lands and waters.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Cunningham (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 217 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat (Jun 4, 2020)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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