A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · S 1228
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1228Youth employment and child laborLand use and conservation
A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it could lead to more conservation work being done on America's public lands. By reducing the financial burden on youth and conservation corps, the bill makes it easier for these groups to maintain and improve natural areas, trails, and wildlife habitats that many people enjoy for recreation. If this bill passes, we might see more projects completed, more young people gaining valuable skills, and a greater overall investment in the health of our public lands. If it doesn't pass, the current cost-sharing rules remain, which could continue to be a barrier for some smaller or less-funded conservation groups from participating in as many federal projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Changes the federal government's share of funding for conservation projects from 75% to 90%.
This makes it significantly easier for youth and conservation corps to fund their portion of projects.
PROVISION 02
Reduces the required financial contribution from qualified youth or conservation corps for projects from 25% to 10%.
This lowers the financial barrier for these groups to participate in and complete conservation work on public lands.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1228Youth employment and child laborLand use and conservation
A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
Voters should care about this bill because it could lead to more conservation work being done on America's public lands. By reducing the financial burden on youth and conservation corps, the bill makes it easier for these groups to maintain and improve natural areas, trails, and wildlife habitats that many people enjoy for recreation. If this bill passes, we might see more projects completed, more young people gaining valuable skills, and a greater overall investment in the health of our public lands. If it doesn't pass, the current cost-sharing rules remain, which could continue to be a barrier for some smaller or less-funded conservation groups from participating in as many federal projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Changes the federal government's share of funding for conservation projects from 75% to 90%.
This makes it significantly easier for youth and conservation corps to fund their portion of projects.
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Reduces the required financial contribution from qualified youth or conservation corps for projects from 25% to 10%.
This lowers the financial barrier for these groups to participate in and complete conservation work on public lands.
GLOSSARY
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Public Lands Corps Act of 1993
A law that established a program to engage young people in conservation work on public lands, providing jobs and training while improving natural resources.
Conservation Corps
Organizations that engage young people and others in community service projects related to environmental conservation, such as trail building, park maintenance, and habitat restoration.
Cost-sharing requirement
A rule that specifies how the expenses for a project or program are divided between different parties, typically the government and a collaborating organization.
Public Lands
Land owned by the federal government, managed by agencies like the National Park Service, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, for various uses including conservation, recreation, and resource extraction.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
DEC 2, 25
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
COMMITTEE
APR 1, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
APR 1, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.