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To provide for the preservation of America's outdoor heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on Federal land, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4489| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Authorizing Critical Conservation and Enabling Sportsmen and Sportswomen Act or the ACCESS Act This bill revises, reauthorizes, and establishes programs and entities regarding the conservation of wildlife and expanded access to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal lands. The bill makes permanent the authorizations for: (1) the program for the sale and exchange of public lands identified for disposal under approved land use plans, and (2) the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill revises requirements for appointment to the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and reauthorizes the foundation through FY2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and the multinational species conservation funds. The Department of the Interior shall convene a panel of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and priorities for their conservation. Certain federal departments and agencies shall implement activities to protect water and wildlife to control invasive species on the lands which they manage. The bill establishes Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize competitions regarding wildlife related concerns. The bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board and provides for the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships by it. Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act The bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges. The bill declares that federal lands shall be open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting, unless closed in accordance with this bill.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Dec 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • November 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • December 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-502: Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
  • HR 115-3668: SHARE Act
  • HR 115-788: Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
  • S 115-2185: A bill to reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1513: A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act.
  • S 115-593: Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
  • HR 115-227: To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1537: Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act
  • S 115-733: Sportsmen's Act
  • S 115-1436: A bill to conserve fish and aquatic communities in the United States through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation, improve the quality of life for the people of the United States, enhance fish and wildlife-dependent recreation, and for other purposes.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAmerican SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyAsiaBirdsCaribbean areaCongressional oversightEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesFirearms and explosivesFishesForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLand transfersLand use and conservationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPhotography and imagingPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTax-exempt organizationsTelevision and filmUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater use and supplyWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To provide for the preservation of America's outdoor heritage and enhance recreation opportunities on Federal land, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4489| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Authorizing Critical Conservation and Enabling Sportsmen and Sportswomen Act or the ACCESS Act This bill revises, reauthorizes, and establishes programs and entities regarding the conservation of wildlife and expanded access to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal lands. The bill makes permanent the authorizations for: (1) the program for the sale and exchange of public lands identified for disposal under approved land use plans, and (2) the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill revises requirements for appointment to the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and reauthorizes the foundation through FY2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and the multinational species conservation funds. The Department of the Interior shall convene a panel of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and priorities for their conservation. Certain federal departments and agencies shall implement activities to protect water and wildlife to control invasive species on the lands which they manage. The bill establishes Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize competitions regarding wildlife related concerns. The bill establishes the National Fish Habitat Board and provides for the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships by it. Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act The bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges. The bill declares that federal lands shall be open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting, unless closed in accordance with this bill.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Dec 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Dec 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • November 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • December 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • December 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-502: Land and Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization and Fairness Act
  • HR 115-3668: SHARE Act
  • HR 115-788: Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
  • S 115-2185: A bill to reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1513: A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act.
  • S 115-593: Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
  • HR 115-227: To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1537: Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act
  • S 115-733: Sportsmen's Act
  • S 115-1436: A bill to conserve fish and aquatic communities in the United States through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation, improve the quality of life for the people of the United States, enhance fish and wildlife-dependent recreation, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAmerican SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyAsiaBirdsCaribbean areaCongressional oversightEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesFirearms and explosivesFishesForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLand transfersLand use and conservationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPhotography and imagingPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsTax-exempt organizationsTelevision and filmUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater use and supplyWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection