118 HR 9430 IH: To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. U.S. House of Representatives 2024-08-30 text/xml EN 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.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9430IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 30, 2024Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

1.

Land and Water Conservation Fund acquisition restriction

(a)

In general

Section 200305 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(l)

Acquisition restriction

A State that receives financial assistance from the Secretary under this section may not use such financial assistance for the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner..(b)

Conforming amendment

Section 200306(b) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting Appropriations from the Fund may not be used for acquisition from a private landowner. after could be realized..