I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2012 Mr. Frelinghuysen (for himself, Mr. Engel, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Gerlach, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Hayworth, Mr. Pascrell, and Mr. Murphy of Connecticut) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

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Extension of Highlands Conservation Act

(a)

Extension of land conservation projects in the Highlands region

Section 4(e) of the Highlands Conservation Act (Public Law 108–421; 118 Stat. 2377) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2024. (b)

Extension of Forest Service and USDA programs in the Highlands region

Section 5(c) of the Highlands Conservation Act (Public Law 108–421; 118 Stat. 2378) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2024.