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H.R. 2740

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 2740, to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on Apr 8, 2025 by Rep. Mike D. Rogers (R) with 6 co-sponsors. It was referred to Agriculture, and last saw action on Apr 8, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Record

Text

H.R. 2740 has 6 co-sponsors.

hb2740/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 2740 IH: To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-04-08
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS  1st Session
 H. R. 2740
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 April 8, 2025
  Mr. Rogers of Alabama  (for himself,  Ms. Sewell ,  Mr. Figures ,  Mr. Aderholt , and  Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Agriculture
 A BILL
To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
1.
Talladega National Forest boundary modification
(a)
In general
The boundaries of the Talladega National Forest are modified to include the land depicted on the map entitled  Talladega National Forest Proposed Proclamation Boundary Addition  and dated September 6, 2024.
(b)
Map
The map described in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service.
(c)
Acquisitions
(1)
In general
Within the area delineated on the map described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may use the land acquisition authorities applicable to the National Forest System, including the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the  Weeks Law ) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186;  16 U.S.C. 552 et seq. ), to acquire land, waters, and interests therein.
(2)
Management
Land acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be managed as land acquired under the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the  Weeks Law ) (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186;  16 U.S.C. 552 et seq. ), and in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the National Forest System.
(3)
Standards
The Secretary shall ensure that any private land or waters and any interest in private land or waters acquired pursuant to paragraph (1) is acquired—
(A)
from a willing seller by donation, exchange, or purchase using donated or appropriated funds; and
(B)
to the extent practicable, without undue delay.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-04-08
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Mike D. Rogers (R) sponsors H.R. 2740, and 6 members have co-sponsored it, 4 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 2740 went before 1 committee: Agriculture.

Agriculture
Agriculture
Referred To · Apr 8, 2025 · 226 Bills

Actions

H.R. 2740 has taken 2 actions since Apr 8, 2025.

ChamberAction
Apr 8, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.Agriculture Committee

Votes

H.R. 2740 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to H.R. 2740, as Identical bill.

Titles

H.R. 2740 goes by 2 titles.

  • To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 2740 under Public Lands and Natural Resources, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 2740’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.

hr2740/policy-areas.txt
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 2740 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Alabama to Land transfers.

hr2740/subjects.txt
AlabamaForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfers

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 2740, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama:H.R. 2740.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1 Section 8[Page H1509]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com