S1350
On Senate Calendar
A bill to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
- Federal
- Senate
- Introduced Apr 8, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version RSThe boundaries of the Talladega National Forest are modified to include the land depicted on the map entitled Talladega National Forest Proposed Proclamation Boundary Addition and dated September 6, 2024.
The map described in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.
Within the area delineated on the map described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may use the land acquisition authorities applicable to the National Forest System, including the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks Law) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), to acquire land, waters, and interests therein.
Land acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be managed as land acquired under the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks Law) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), and in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the National Forest System.
The Secretary shall ensure that any private land or waters and any interest in private land or waters acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) is acquired—
from a willing seller by donation, exchange, or purchase using donated or appropriated funds; and
to the extent practicable, without undue delay.
The map described in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.
Within the area delineated on the map described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may use the land acquisition authorities applicable to the National Forest System, including the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks Law) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), to acquire land, waters, and interests therein.
Land acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be managed as land acquired under the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks Law) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), and in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the National Forest System.
The Secretary shall ensure that any private land or waters and any interest in private land or waters acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) is acquired—
from a willing seller by donation, exchange, or purchase using donated or appropriated funds; and
to the extent practicable, without undue delay.
Legislative Timeline
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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.