HB5186: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program.
Plain-language summary
This bill reauthorizes a voluntary program that encourages private landowners to open their property for public hunting, fishing, and recreation by offering incentives. The program, part of the Food Security Act of 1985, allows landowners to decide whether to participate and receive payments for granting public access. The bill extends funding and authorization for this program going forward. It is currently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.
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HB5186: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Debbie Dingell
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Dusty Johnson
Michael Lawler
Gabe Vasquez
Marcus Molinaro
John Garamendi