Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978
Public Law 95-307 · H.R. 11778 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 30, 1978 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. James Weaver (D-OR-4)
Cosponsors (13): Rep. Joseph Ammerman, Rep. Les AuCoin,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Forest and Rangeland Reneweable Resources Research Act - Establishes a program of investigations, experiments, tests, and other activities necessary to obtain, analyze, demonstrate, and disseminate scientific information about protecting, managing, and utilizing forest and rangeland renewable resources in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Specifies the content of renewable resource management, environmental protection, utilization, and assessment research fields.
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish forest and rangeland research facilities and to make competitive grants to public and private institutions and agencies and to individuals to further such research activities. Directs the Secretary to make and keep current a comprehensive survey and analysis of the present and prospective conditions of and requirements for the renewable resources of the forests and rangelands of the United States and of the supplies of such renewable resources. Authorizes such appropriations as may be necessary.
Repeals the McSweeney-McNary Act of 1928. Stipulates that contracts and cooperative agreements under such Act shall remain in effect until revoked or amended by their own terms or by law.
Authorizes the Secretary to issue rules and regulations to coordinate title XIV of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 with, and to implement the provisions of, this Act. Makes funds appropriated under the authority of the McSweeny-McNary Act available for expenditure for programs authorized by this Act.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jun 30, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-307.
- Jun 23, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 22, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jun 19, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 16, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Jun 7, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 3034.
- May 22, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #344 (373-3).House roll call 344
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- May 15, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Agriculture Committee
- Mar 22, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Agriculture Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.