Bill · H.R. 841· House(119-HR-841)
To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Age: 54 years
Texas
- Introduced
- 1/31/2025
- Last activity
- 1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- None
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to title 54 of the United States Code. It seeks to prohibit the use of money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for certain purposes. Specifically, it would prevent the acquisition of land, water, or interests in land or water from private landowners. This restriction would apply to States receiving financial assistance from the Secretary. The bill includes both a new acquisition restriction and a conforming amendment to the existing code.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Private Landownership: By prohibiting the use of these specific funds for the acquisition of land, water, or interests from private owners, the bill ensures that federal financial assistance cannot be used to take property from individuals. This is found in Section 1(a) and Section 1(b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Land Acquisition: States receiving financial assistance from the Secretary may be unable to use those specific funds to acquire land, water, or interests in land or water from private landowners, which could impact land conservation efforts. This restriction is detailed in Section 1(a).
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House