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H.R. 4145 (104th)

Act to Save America's Forests

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Introduced

24 September 1996

Last action

4 October 1996 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]

Subjects

Defence

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21 August 2025

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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 - 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) Minnesota; (11) Montana; (12) New Mexico; (13) North Carolina; (14) Oregon; (15) South Carolina; (16) South Dakota; (17) Tennessee; (18) Texas; (19) Vermont; and (20) Wyoming. Restricts road construction and logging in Northwest Ancient Forests, Special Areas, and roadless areas on Federal lands.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 1996

    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. 24 September 1996

    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

  3. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 4 October 1996

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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