HR 17412 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
National Forest Lands Investment Recovery Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1974-10-16)
Plain Language Summary
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National Forest Lands Investment Recovery Act - Expresses the findings of Congress. Establishes a national forest lands investment recovery fund and provides for the crediting of specified moneys to such fund. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell bonds and notes to the Secretary of the Treasury to insure consistent levels of receipts in the fund. Provides for the termination of the fund in 20 years or when the purposes of this Act have been fulfilled, whichever comes first. States that fund moneys shall be used by the Secretary for expenditures to achieve a balance among capital or basic investments made for furthering: (1) sustained yield resource management programs; (2) multiple use purposes; and (3) environmental protection and enhancement. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the operation and effectiveness of this Act.…
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