To require the appointment of the Chief of the Forest Service by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Summary

Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to require the Chief of the Forest Service to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among persons who have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest land management and natural resources conservation. Allows the current Chief to continue to serve until the earlier of: (1) the end of the six-month period beginning on the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which such person is reappointed or a replacement is appointed.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 February 1997

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 27 February 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] · R · Cosponsor
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