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RepublicanBill · S. 1228· Senate(119-S-1228)

A bill 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.

Rep. Risch
Age: 83 years
Idaho
Introduced
4/1/2025
Last activity
12/2/2025 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
Sponsored by
James Risch
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 3
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes 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. Specifically, it seeks to change the percentage split for project costs.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5

    The bill directly enhances the ability to fund and execute conservation projects on public lands via the Public Lands Corps.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4

    By increasing the federal share of costs for conservation projects, the bill facilitates more environmental preservation work.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    The bill supports conservation corps which often provide opportunities for youth and young adults.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    Increasing the federal share of project costs from 75% to 90% increases federal spending.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases the federal government's financial responsibility for conservation projects.