S 876 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to terminate construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project effective July 1, 1979, to adjust the boundary of the Ocala National Forest, Florida, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-04-04· Sponsored by Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1979-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Terminates the authorization for further construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. Extends the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, Florida, to include land owned by the United States as part of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands owned by the State of Florida within the extended boundaries of the Forest.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL]