H.R. 2989 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Save Our Sequoias Act
H.R. 2989 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Apr 28, 2023, sponsored by Kevin McCarthy with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Save Our Sequoias Act This bill provides for the conservation of giant sequoia trees ( Sequoiadendron giganteum ) in California. Specifically, it provides statutory authority for the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition and outlines the coalition's duties. The coalition must submit a Giant Sequoia Health and Resiliency Assessment and annually update it.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 757. (Dec 18, 2024)
Other Environmental Protection bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 612: Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
- S. 2228: Building Chips in America Act of 2023
- H.R. 2950: Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023
- S. 50: Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2023
- S. 2781: Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2023
- S. 3791: America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 74: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 75: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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