HR 11537 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to extend and expand the authority for carrying out conservation and rehabilitation programs on military reservations, and to authorize the implementation of such programs on certain public lands.

Introduced 1973-11-15· Sponsored by Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Public law 93-452.(1974-10-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1974-07-15
Yea 87Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1974-07-15
Yea 87Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the cooperative conservation plan for military reservations involving the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Interior, and the appropriate State agency to provide for: (1) fish and wildlife habitat improvements; (2) range rehabilitation where necessary for support of wildlife; and (3) control of off-road vehicle traffic. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Defense of $1,500,000 annually for fiscal years 1973-1977 for conservation programs on military reservations. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior of $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-1978 to enable him to carry out his responsibilities under this section's cooperative plans. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Agriculture, in cooperation with the State agencies, to develop, maintain, and coordinate programs on public lands under their jurisdiction for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife, fish, and game. Sets forth requirements for comprehensive plans and cooperative agreements under this section. Provides that no individual will be permitted to hunt, trap, or fish on any public land within the State which is subject to a conservation a…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (7)

5 Democrats2 Republicans