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Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-753| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2022
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends through FY2028 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania). The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state. The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems. The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects. A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project. The bill extends through FY2028 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

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Timeline
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 18, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.
Mar 2, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
Apr 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2793
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 18, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.


  • March 2, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.


  • April 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2793
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2793: Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2022
ConnecticutDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfersLand use and conservationNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaState and local government operationsWater qualityWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-753| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2022
Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends through FY2028 the Highlands Conservation Act, which provides for land conservation in Highlands states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania). The bill authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Service to add a municipality to the Highlands region upon the request of a Highlands state. The bill revises the way in which land is identified for conservation to require using the best available science and geographic information systems. The bill allows political subdivisions of states to enter into agreements with the Department of the Interior for land conservation projects. A Highland state that receives funds for a land conservation partnership project may not use more than 5% of the funds to administer that project. The bill extends through FY2028 Forest Service and other Department of Agriculture programs to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands region.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 18, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.
Mar 2, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
Apr 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2793
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 18, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-89.


  • March 2, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.


  • April 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2793
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2793: Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ConnecticutDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfersLand use and conservationNew JerseyNew York StatePennsylvaniaState and local government operationsWater qualityWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection