H.R. 2358 - Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
- Sponsor:
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Summary:
- To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
H.R. 2358 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands.
- Other Titles
- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
- Sponsor
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Public lands and natural resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Land use and conservation
- Property rights
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/15/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/15/2015 5/15/2015 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. 5/15/2015 Introduced in House 6/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. 6/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. 6/08/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. 6/10/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 6/11/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 6/11/2015 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15. 6/11/2015 Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged. 6/11/2015 Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged. 10/06/2015 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-287, Part I. 10/06/2015 Committee on Agriculture discharged. Put on a legislative calendar 10/06/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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