H.R. 279 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021
H.R. 279 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 12, 2021, sponsored by Ruben Gallego with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021 This bill bars the Department of Agriculture from allowing the construction of roads, the reconstruction of roads, or logging in an inventoried roadless area where those activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule (i.e., certain federal regulations relating to roadless area management).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (May 11, 2022)
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- S. 2490: Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
- S. 558: FLOODS Act
- H.R. 6427: Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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