Mike Rogers (R-AL)
To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest. It directs the inclusion of land shown on a specific map dated September 6, 2024. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to acquire land, waters, and interests within the new delineated area. These acquisitions must be made from willing sellers through donation, exchange, or purchase. Once acquired, the land must be managed according to National Forest System laws and regulations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill expands the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest to include more protected lands.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill expands the scope of land managed under National Forest System laws.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Expanding national forest boundaries can benefit rural residents through recreation and land management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of National Forest Land: The bill modifies the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest to include land depicted on the "Talladega National Forest Proposed Proclamation Boundary Addition" map dated September 6, 2024 (Section 1(a)).
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Protection of Land Management Standards: Land acquired through this bill will be managed according to the Act of March 1, 1911, and all laws pertaining to the National Forest System (Section 1(c)(2)).
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Requirement for Willing Sellers: The Secretary is required to ensure that private land or waters are acquired only from willing sellers through donation, exchange, or purchase (Section 1(c)(3)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Land Acquisitions: The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to use land acquisition authorities to acquire land, waters, and interests within the newly delineated area (Section 1(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill expands the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest to include more protected lands. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill expands the scope of land managed under National Forest System laws.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Expanding national forest boundaries can benefit rural residents through recreation and land management.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire more land for the National Forest System.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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