Bill · H.R. 10214· House(119-HR-10214)
To amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/1/2026
- Last activity
- 9/1/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The primary goal is to modify the cost-sharing requirements for conservation projects. These projects are carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps. The legislation changes specific percentages related to these costs.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+6
The bill directly enhances the funding capacity for managing public lands through the Public Lands Corps.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Increasing the federal share of conservation project costs facilitates more environmental preservation efforts.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The emphasis on youth corps suggests positive opportunities for young adults through conservation work.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill increases federal spending by raising the government's cost-share from 75% to 90%.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases the federal government's share of costs for conservation projects.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
Increasing the federal cost-share increases federal obligations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased federal support for conservation projects: By changing the cost-sharing requirement, the bill increases the percentage the government covers from 75% to 90% as stated in Section 1, which modifies Section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
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Reduced financial burden on project partners: The bill reduces the required cost-share from 25% to 10% per Section 1, which modifies Section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Students+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- 9/1/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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