H.R. 2941, Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

Floor Situation

On ­­­Tuesday, October 31, 2017, the House will consider H.R. 2941, the Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act, under suspension of the rules. H.R. 2941 was introduced on June 20, 2017, by Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-LA) and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, which ordered the bill to be reported on October 4, 2017, by voice vote.

Summary

H.R. 2941 conveys certain National Forest System land within the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.

Background

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) currently owns tracts of land in Louisiana that are inter-mixed with private land and heavily impacted by residences. These tracts have lost their natural qualities and are isolated from the core lands of Kisatchie National Forest. This fragmentation and urbanization leaves the land incompatible with National Forest management. In disposing of the occupied lots with some minor acreage of adjacent federal land, the USFS eliminates administrative and boundary maintenance costs. USFS would then be able to use the proceeds to identify and purchase land with recreational qualities that is more conducive to National Forest management.[1]

Cost

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that implementing the bill would increase offsetting receipts, which are treated as reductions in direct spending, by less than $300,000.

Staff Contact

For questions or further information please contact Jake Vreeburg with the House Republican Policy Committee by email or at 2-1374.