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S. 1942 (96th)

Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1980

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 October 1979

Last action

1 October 1980 · Reported

Status

Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1012.

Sponsors

Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a resource conservation and development program to assist States, local units of government, and local nonprofit organizations to operate and maintain a planning process for land conservation and utilization, natural resources development, and rural economic and environmental improvement. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance in developing area plans for designated rural areas; (2) cooperate in conducting surveys and inventories, disseminating information, and developing area plans; (3) assist in the carrying out of approved area plans by local public agencies and nonprofit organizations designated by States; (4) enter into specified agreements; and (5) assist local governments in acquiring land or interest in land for rehabilitation or reclamation which will eliminate a threat to the public health or welfare, subject to specified conditions. Sets forth terms and conditions of agreements which must be met if the Secretary is to provide any technical or financial assistance, including loans, to a State agency, local government, or local nonprofit organization in carrying out works of improvement specified in an approved area plan. Permits the identification of groups or problems for special consideration in area plans. Declares that the authority of the Secretary under this Act shall be supplemental and not in lieu of any authority of the Secretary under any other provision of law. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Resource Conservation and Development Policy Board to advise the Secretary regarding the administration of this Act. Directs the Secretary to evaluate the program provided for in this Act and to report on such evaluation, with recommendations. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act, with specified annual limits on technical and financial assistance and on loans.

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Timeline

  1. 25 October 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 October 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 October 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1012.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 October 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1012.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 1 October 1980

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 25 October 1979

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