Act to Save America's Forests

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to Existing Land Management Laws Title II: Protection for Northwest Ancient Forests, Roadless Areas, and Special Areas Act to Save America's Forests - Title I: Amendments to Existing Land Management Laws - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (National Forest System), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (public lands), the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (National Wildlife Refuge System), the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (Indian lands), and Federal law relating to forest management on military lands to: (1) provide for native biodiversity conservation; and (2) restrict and prohibit certain logging practices. Title II: Protection for Northwest Ancient Forests, Roadless Areas, and Special Areas - Describes special areas as Federal forest land parcels possessing outstanding biological, scenic, recreational, or cultural values, exemplary on a regional or national level, which may not meet the definitions of Northwest Ancient Forests or roadless areas. Designates specified Special Areas which shall be subject to restrictions on road construction and logging in the following States: (1) Alabama; (2) Alaska; (3) Arizona; (4) Arkansas; (5) California; (6) Colorado; (7) Georgia; (8) Idaho; (9) Illinois; (10) Michigan; (11) Minnesota; (12) Missouri;(13) Montana; (14) New Mexico; (15) North Carolina; (16) Ohio; (17) Oklahoma; (18) Oregon; (19) South Carolina; (20) South Dakota; (21) Tennessee; (22) Texas; (23) Vermont; (24) Virginia; (25) Wisconsin; and (26) Wyoming. Provides for the appointment of a committee of scientists to recommend additional Special Areas. Restricts road construction and logging in Northwest Ancient Forests, Special Areas, and roadless areas on Federal lands.

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Timeline

1. 17 April 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 April 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to House Agriculture

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 April 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E690)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 30 April 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

   Source: Committee

7. 30 April 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.

   Source: Committee

8. 8 May 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

   Source: Committee

9. 8 May 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
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• Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
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• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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