S 1399 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Urban and Community Forestry Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-07-25· Sponsored by Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.(1989-08-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urban and Community Forestry Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an urban and community forestry report to the Congress. Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act to provide for an expanded urban forestry education and technical assistance program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish an urban and community forestry matching grant program; (2) make plants available to urban areas and assist in their selection, planting, and maintenance; and (3) establish a National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council which shall prepare a national urban and community forestry action plan for the Secretary and the Congress. Authorizes FY 1990 through 1999 appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican