To provide for certain improvements to the housing and workforce programs of Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes federal land management agencies to prioritize and acquire workforce housing, including up to 10 acres outside park boundaries within a 1-hour commute, to address employee housing shortages.
Who Benefits and How
NPS, BLM, Fish and Wildlife, and Forest Service employees gain improved housing access. Remote area staff benefit from off-site housing options. Agencies can better recruit and retain employees in high-cost areas.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal budget funds land acquisition and housing development. Local communities may see federal land purchases for housing. Agencies must coordinate housing with related infrastructure and amenities.
Key Provisions
- Prioritizes field employee quarters in NPS planning
- Allows NPS to acquire up to 10 acres outside park boundaries for housing
- Within 1-hour driving commute under normal conditions
- Covers NPS, BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Improves housing and workforce programs for federal land management agency employees
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address land agency workforce retention through housing solutions"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service
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