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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 22, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2793

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 26, 2022)

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill extends through FY2029 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania).

The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state, with the concurrence of the municipality.

The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems.

The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects.

A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project.

The bill extends through FY2029 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

With respect to an appraisal related to a land acquisition carried out under this bill, a Highlands state shall use an appraisal methodology approved by the Department of the Interior.

What just happenedApr 27, 2022

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18](D-NY)Sponsor
23 cosponsors21 D2 R
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  1. Apr 27, 2022Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.

  2. Apr 26, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4477-4478)

  4. Apr 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Apr 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2793.

  6. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4477-4479)

  7. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Apr 25, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.

  9. Apr 25, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-296.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Apr 25, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-296.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  14. Jun 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  15. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 26, 202253

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill extends through FY2029 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania).

The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state, with the concurrence of the municipality.

The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems.

The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects.

A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project.

The bill extends through FY2029 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

With respect to an appraisal related to a land acquisition carried out under this bill, a Highlands state shall use an appraisal methodology approved by the Department of the Interior.

Reported to HouseApr 25, 20227

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2028 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania).

The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state, with the concurrence of the municipality.

The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems.

The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects.

A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project.

The bill extends through FY2028 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

With respect to an appraisal related to a land acquisition carried out under this bill, a Highlands state shall use an appraisal methodology approved by the Department of the Interior.

Introduced in HouseApr 22, 2021

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2028 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania).

The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state.

The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems.

The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects.

A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project.

The bill extends through FY2028 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 — Informed