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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 16, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 753

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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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.

What just happenedMar 2, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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  1. Mar 2, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

  2. Mar 2, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Mar 2, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 18, 2021Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  6. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateMar 2, 202225

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.

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 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