HR 11778 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978

Introduced 1978-03-22· Sponsored by Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]· House

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Latest: Public Law 95-307.(1978-06-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-05-22
Yea 373Nay 3
PassedHouse · 1978-05-22
Yea 373Nay 3

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Forest and Rangeland Reweable Resources Research Act - Establishes a program of investigations, experiments, tests, and other activities necessary to obtain, analyze, demonstrate, and disseminate scientific information about protecting, managing, and utilizing forest and rangeland renewable resources in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Specifies the content of renewable resource management, environmental, protection, utilization, and assessment research fields. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish forest and rangeland research facilities and to make competitive grants to public and private institutions and agencies and to individuals to further such research activities. Directs the Secretary to make and keep current a comprehensive survey and analysis of the present and prospective conditions of and requirements for the renewable resources of the forests and rangelands of the United States and of the supplies of such renewable resources. Authorizes such appropriations as may be necessary. Repeals the McSweeney-McNary Act of 1928.…

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Cosponsors (13)

12 Democrats1 Republican