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H.R. 1582

Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

This bill amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to permit states to allow qualified (tax-exempt) organizations, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements using funds provided to the state under the Forest Legacy Program. The qualified organizations must be organized for specified conservation purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19](R-NY)Sponsor
15 cosponsors12 D3 R
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act — Informed