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.
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Latest Action · August 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
This bill would prohibit states from using federal money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to purchase land, water, or water rights from private landowners. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal program that provides financial assistance to states for conservation and recreation projects. Currently, states can use this federal funding to acquire property from willing private sellers, but this bill would eliminate that option entirely. The legislation would affect state agencies and conservation programs across the country that rely on the fund to expand public lands and protect natural areas. No new funding or specific timeline is mentioned in the bill, as it simply restricts how existing appropriated funds can be used.
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