Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act
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Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act
This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Funds deposited into the LWCF may be spent without being subject to the appropriations process. These funds are in addition to amounts made available by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 or otherwise appropriated from the LWCF.
The President shall submit to Congress specified details regarding the allocation of funds provided by this bill. Congress may provide for alternate allocations using specified procedures.
At least 1.5% of the annual authorized funds shall be used for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes.
What just happenedDec 11, 2018
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-428.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateDec 4, 2018
- Introduced in SenateMar 8, 2017
- Dec 11, 2018Floor
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-428.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 11, 2018Committee14900
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-428.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 4, 2018Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 709.
- Dec 4, 2018Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 4, 2018Committee14000
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Oct 2, 2018Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 8, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 8, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate