HR-1944 : Still Just a Bill

This bill directs the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to assess an annual fee of $200 for any film crew of five persons or fewer to conduct commercial filming activities or similar projects on federal land administered by such departments and to require a one-year permit for such activities or projects that occur in areas designated for public use during public hours on federal land and waterways administered by such departments.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.House committee actions
2017-04-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
2017-04-05IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2017-04-05IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2017-04-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Land use and conservation
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Television and film
  • User charges and fees

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