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Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2021

This bill establishes a pilot program for native plant species and a study on the cost-effectiveness of using native plant materials to carry out land management activities on federal lands.

The National Park Service (NPS) shall establish a pilot program in at least two NPS regions to promote the use of native plant materials.

The NPS shall conduct a study to determine the cost-effectiveness of using native plant materials in land management activities on federal lands under the jurisdiction of the NPS or other federal land management agencies.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-18CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 530.Senate
2022-10-18CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-179.Senate
2022-07-21CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2022-05-11CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.Senate
2021-03-03IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1027-1028)Senate
2021-03-03IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Animal and plant health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Ecology
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Horticulture and plants
  • Land use and conservation
  • Natural disasters
  • Pest management
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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