S-1627 : Still Just a Bill


This bill amends the Highlands Conservation Act to reauthorize through FY2021: (1) land conservation partnership projects in the highlands regions of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and (2) Forest Service and Department of Agriculture programs to assist states, units of local government, and private forest and farm landowners in the conservation of land and natural resources in that region.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-07-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2017-07-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Land use and conservation
  • Water quality
  • Watersheds
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Related Geographic Entities
  • Connecticut
  • New Jersey
  • New York State
  • Pennsylvania
Related Organizations
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of the Interior

Related Bills

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