A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
Talladega National Forest: Boundary Expansion
This bill has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There are no companion bills listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has been reported out of committee without any changes, which is a strong sign it has enough support to pass the full Senate.
Key Points
- This bill updates the official boundaries of the Talladega National Forest in Alabama to include more land based on a new map.
- It allows the Department of Agriculture to acquire new land, water, or property rights within the expanded area to grow the national forest.
- The government can only get this land from people who are willing to sell it, trade it, or donate it. No private property can be taken without the owner's permission.
- Any new land added to the forest will be managed by the Forest Service and protected under the same rules as the rest of the national forest system.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
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