HR 5488 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Allegheny Wilderness Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Interior and Insular Affairs.(1979-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allegheny Wilderness Act of 1979 - Designates specified lands in the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire whatever mineral interests or rights he deems necessary to protect and preserve the wilderness characteristics of the area. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in compensating the owners of such rights. Directs the Secretary to administer such wilderness areas.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22]