Bill · H.R. 7951· House(119-HR-7951)
Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/3/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- David Valadao
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act," seeks to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the EXPLORE Act. The primary purpose is to provide for long-term Good Neighbor Authority. It modifies existing laws to include Indian tribes alongside Governors in certain capacities. Additionally, it extends the potential term for these agreements.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically empowers Indian tribes to participate in long-term good neighbor authority agreements.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill grants Indian tribes the authority to enter into long-term Good Neighbor agreements for restoration and recreation services.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
By allowing tribes to enter into long-term restoration service agreements, the bill facilitates extended local management of environmental services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Inclusion of Indian Tribes: The bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to include "Indian tribe" alongside "Governor" in various paragraphs, which allows these entities to be part of good neighbor agreements (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Extended Agreement Terms: The bill changes the terms of agreements to allow for a duration not to exceed 20 years, which applies to both restoration services under the Agricultural Act of 2014 and recreation services under the EXPLORE Act (Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4
- 4/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 3/26/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 3/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California