S. 1228 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

Sponsor: James E. Risch (R-ID)

What it does

• Amends section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to increase federal cost-sharing for conservation projects from 75% to 90% of total project costs.
• Reduces the required non-federal cost-sharing contribution for qualified youth or conservation corps from 25% to 10% of total project costs.

Latest action

Dec 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee