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H.R. 1256 (104th)

Sterling Forest Protection Act of 1995

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Introduced

15 March 1995

Last action

28 September 1995 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Martini, William J. [R-NJ-8], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]

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Source updated

21 August 2025

Summary

Sterling Forest Protection Act of 1995 - Establishes the Sterling Forest Reserve, New York, upon certification by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission to the Secretary of the Interior that the Commission has acquired sufficient lands or interests therein to constitute a manageable unit. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) Reserve boundaries; (2) the transfer of funds to the Commission for land acquisition; and (3) conditions of funding (including provision for specified conservation easements and that funds may be transferred to the Commission only to the extent that they are matched from funds contributed by non-Federal sources). Directs the Commission to: (1) manage the lands acquired within the Reserve in a manner consistent with the Commission's authorities and the protection of significant watershed, wildlife, and recreational resources within the New York-New Jersey highlands region; and (2) prepare a general management plan for the Reserve, to be submitted to the Secretary for approval. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amount that may be transferred to the Commission for the acquisition of lands and interests in land within the Reserve.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 March 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 September 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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