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H.R. 1949 (104th)

Agricultural Wetlands Administration Act of 1995

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Introduced

28 June 1995

Last action

11 July 1995 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 August 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Agricultural Wetlands Administration Act of 1995 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide for Department of Agriculture jurisdiction over wetland determinations on agricultural lands. Provides production and conversion exemptions for certain small tracts and wetlands on agricultural lands. Revises prior converted wetlands (types and abandonment) provisions. Revises mitigation provisions regarding: (1) farmed wetland; (2) good faith exemptions; and (3) creation of mitigation banks. Provides contract authority for wetland conservation program administration. Defines "agricultural land" and "farmed wetland."

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Timeline

  1. 28 June 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Resources, 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. 28 June 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Resources, 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

  3. 28 June 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 June 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 29 June 1995

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 July 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA, EPA, Army.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 July 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 July 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 28 June 1995

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