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FWC and DEP recognize significance of historic legislation: Great American Outdoors Act
Environment  |  Fri - August 14, 2020 10:38 am  |  Article Hits:674  |  A+ | a-
Public Domain photo by the Executive Office of the President of the U.S.
Public Domain photo by the Executive Office of the President of the U.S.
Tallahassee, Florida - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recognize the significance of the recent signing of the Great American Outdoors Act legislation and the positive impacts it will have on conservation and recreational outdoor opportunities for years to come.

“This landmark legislation is a conservation victory for our sportsmen and women who are so passionate about the outdoors,” said FWC Commissioner Rodney Barreto. “Access to hunting, fishing and outdoor opportunities will ensure this legacy continues for future generations to enjoy.”

“Florida is renowned for its environment and recreational opportunities,” said DEP Secretary Noah Valenstein. “We pride ourselves on having one of the largest land acquisition programs in the nation, which ensures both conservation and public access to our iconic natural resources now and for future generations. DEP is excited to work with our federal partners to continue this effort and we look forward to supporting further improvements to this important program.”

The Great American Outdoors Act provides $900 million a year in guaranteed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, further benefiting our parks and wildlife refuges. 
 
About this Legislation:
Nickname: Great American Outdoors Act
Long title:  An Act to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.

Legislative History:
Introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1957 by John Lewis (D–GA) on March 28, 2019.
Committee consideration by House Committee on Ways and Means; passed committee on April 9, 2019.
House Financial Services Committee; committee discharged on April 9, 2019.
Passed the House of Representatives on April 9, 2019 (voice vote).
Passed the Senate on June 17, 2020 (73–25).
Signed into law by President Donald Trump on August 4, 2020 (SEE PHOTO).
The Great American Outdoors Act (H.R.1957)[1] is a bill.
 
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