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To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill modifies the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest in Alabama to include additional land shown on a specific map dated September 6, 2024. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to acquire private land, water, and related interests within the expanded boundary using existing land acquisition authorities, including the Weeks Law. Any land or water acquisitions must be from willing sellers through donation, exchange, or purchase using donated or appropriated funds. Acquired land will be managed according to all applicable National Forest System laws and regulations.
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Sponsor (1)
6 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Mike D. Rogers’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- L-3 HARRIS $34,400
- THE MEDICAL PLACE $19,800
- NULL $15,950
- LANIER LAW FIRM $13,200
- ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT $13,200
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Actions (2)
- Apr 8, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. · house
- Apr 8, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 8, 2025
Mr. Rogers of Alabama (for himself, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Figures, Mr. Aderholt, and Mr. Moore of Alabama) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
A BILL
To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.
(a) In General.—The 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.
(b) Map.—The map described in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.
(c) Acquisitions.—
(1) In general.—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.
(2) Management.—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.
(3) Standards.—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—
(A) from a willing seller by donation, exchange, or purchase using donated or appropriated funds; and
(B) to the extent practicable, without undue delay. <all>
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