HR 2039 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

National and Human Resources Restoration and Conservation Act

Introduced 1973-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National and Human Resources Restoration and Conservation Act - Establishes the National Environmental Service Corps to provide employment opportunities in natural resource management on Federal lands and treatment programs for persons who have been convicted of violating certain controlled substance laws. Directs that the Corps shall be managed and administered by the Secretary of the Interior and shall not consist of more than 200,000 persons. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) establish relevant treatment programs which will enhance the rehabilitation of Corps members and enable them to obtain permanent private or public employment when they leave the Corps; (2) determine the areas under Federal jurisdiction which are appropriate for carrying out programs using employees of the Corps; (3) determine conditions of employment in the Corps; (4) provide services, relevant treatment programs, and equipment as he may deem appropriate for the needs of members of the Corps; (5) promulgate regulations to insure the safety, health, and welfare of the Corps members; and (6) advise every participants in the program, prior to entering upon employment, of his rights and benefits. Provides that m…

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