September 1, 2026
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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.
Section 1. Cost-sharing requirements for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps
Section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1729(a)(1)) is amended—
(1)
in the first sentence, by striking 75
and inserting 90
; and
(2)
in the second sentence, by striking 25
and inserting 10
.