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To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

USA119th CongressHR-841| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 54, United States Code, to introduce significant restrictions on the use of funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) . Its primary purpose is to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or any interest therein from a private landowner using financial assistance provided under the LWCF program. The legislation specifically mandates that any State receiving financial assistance from the Secretary under this section may not apply these funds towards purchasing property from private individuals. A conforming amendment further clarifies that appropriations from the LWCF are explicitly barred from being utilized for any acquisition originating from a private landowner. These changes aim to prevent the use of federal conservation funds for private land purchases.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9430
To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9430
    To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

USA119th CongressHR-841| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This bill proposes to amend title 54, United States Code, to introduce significant restrictions on the use of funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) . Its primary purpose is to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or any interest therein from a private landowner using financial assistance provided under the LWCF program. The legislation specifically mandates that any State receiving financial assistance from the Secretary under this section may not apply these funds towards purchasing property from private individuals. A conforming amendment further clarifies that appropriations from the LWCF are explicitly barred from being utilized for any acquisition originating from a private landowner. These changes aim to prevent the use of federal conservation funds for private land purchases.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9430
To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9430
    To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government trust fundsLand transfersLand use and conservationState and local government operations