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H.R. 566 (98th)

Cooperative State Forestry Research and Extension Amendments of 1983

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Introduced

6 January 1983

Last action

8 February 1983 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Cooperative State Forestry Research and Extension Amendments of 1983 - Amends the McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962 and the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 to require that a certain minimum amount of appropriated funds be used for forestry research and extension programs. Sets forth factors for dividing such funds among the States. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to appoint a forest resources council. Requires such council to report annually to the Secretary on the status of regional and national planning of forestry research by Federal and State agencies, forestry schools, and the forest industries. Authorizes: (1) grants for doctorate forestry programs; and (2) appropriations beginning with FY 1984. Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to permit the Secretary to make cooperative extension grants for innovative forestry and rangeland projects. Directs the Secretary to establish a peer review system to evaluate proposed projects. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1985.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

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