Federal Lands Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill significantly modifies the existing Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) framework by extending the maximum duration of GNA agreements. It amends both the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the EXPLORE Act to permit these agreements, which facilitate restoration and recreation services on federal lands, to last for up to 20 years . A key provision of this legislation is the expansion of entities eligible to enter into GNA agreements, specifically adding Indian tribes to the list of partners alongside Governors and counties. These amendments aim to foster more stable and enduring partnerships between federal agencies and local entities, enabling more effective and long-term management of national forests and other federal lands for ecological restoration and recreational purposes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Agriculture and Food
FiresForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relationsOutdoor recreationState and local government operations
Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act
USA119th CongressHR-7951| House
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill significantly modifies the existing Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) framework by extending the maximum duration of GNA agreements. It amends both the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the EXPLORE Act to permit these agreements, which facilitate restoration and recreation services on federal lands, to last for up to 20 years . A key provision of this legislation is the expansion of entities eligible to enter into GNA agreements, specifically adding Indian tribes to the list of partners alongside Governors and counties. These amendments aim to foster more stable and enduring partnerships between federal agencies and local entities, enabling more effective and long-term management of national forests and other federal lands for ecological restoration and recreational purposes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.