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H.R. 1113 (97th)

Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1981

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Introduced

22 January 1981

Last action

18 May 1981 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.3603.

Sponsors

Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8], Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8], Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Nichols, Bill [D-AL-3], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a resource conservation and development program to assist States, local units of government, and local nonprofit organizations to operate and maintain a planning process for land conservation and utilization, natural resources development, and rural economic and environmental improvement. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance in developing area plans for designated rural areas; (2) cooperate in conducting surveys and inventories, disseminating information, and developing area plans; (3) assist in the carrying out of approved area plans by local public agencies and nonprofit organizations designated by States; and (4) enter into specified agreements with such State and local entities. Sets forth the terms and conditions of such agreements. Permits the identification of groups or problems for special consideration in area plans. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Resource Conservation and Development Policy Board to advise the Secretary regarding the administration of this Act. Directs the Secretary to evaluate the program provided for in this Act and to report on such evaluation by December 31, 1986. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act, with specified annual limits on technical and financial assistance and on loans.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 February 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 March 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 March 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 April 1981

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 April 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 May 1981

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.3603.

    Source: Committee

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