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H.R. 5291 (99th)

Tongass Timber Reform Act

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Introduced

30 July 1986

Last action

8 September 1986 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Tongass Timber Reform Act - Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the ongoing appropriations for timber utilization in the Tongass National Forest, Alaska. Repeals the requirement for identifying lands unsuitable for timber production in such forest. Repeals the reporting requirement on the adequacy of timber supply from such forest lands. Requires the biennial report on such Forest to include the impact of timber management on subsistence resources, wildlife, and fisheries habitats.

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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 August 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 September 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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