FEDERALhearing transcript

Legislative Hearing on Three Federal Conservation and Infrastructure Bills

Original title: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5597, to Provide for the Expansion of the Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan, Washington County, Utah, "Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, Washington County, Utah"; H.R. 5751, to Redesignate Golden Spike National Historic Site and to Establish the Transcontinental Railroad Network, "Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act"; and H.R. 5875, to Amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, to Provide Parity for United States Territories and the District of Columbia, to Make Technical Corrections to Such Acts and Related Laws, and for Other Purposes

May 22, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

These bills propose changes to federal land management, historical site designations, and the distribution of federal wildlife restoration funds to territories.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of Washington County, Utah

The proposed expansion of the Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan may alter land use regulations in the county.

U.S. Territories and District of Columbia

H.R. 5875 would change the allocation of federal funds for wildlife and sport fish restoration in these jurisdictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 22, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a legislative hearing regarding three specific bills: the expansion of a desert tortoise habitat in Utah, the redesignation of the Golden Spike National Historic Site, and funding for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia under wildlife restoration acts.

Key Facts

H.R. 5597 focuses on expanding the Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan in Washington County, Utah.
H.R. 5751 proposes redesignating the Golden Spike National Historic Site and establishing a Transcontinental Railroad Network.
H.R. 5875 seeks to provide funding parity for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia under existing wildlife and sport fish restoration acts.
The hearing covers technical corrections to federal wildlife and sport fish restoration laws.

Why It Matters

These bills propose changes to federal land management, historical site designations, and the distribution of federal wildlife restoration funds to territories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. 5875?

It aims to provide funding for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to wildlife and sport fish restoration acts.

What does H.R. 5751 change regarding the Golden Spike site?

It proposes to the Golden Spike National Historic Site and establish a Transcontinental Railroad Network.

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