98th Congress > House > Vote 895
Sponsor: SEIBERLING, John Frederick (D-OH)
Description: TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE VERSION OF H.R. 999, A BILL ESTABLISHING A YOUTH CONSERVATION JOBS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WORK FOR THE NATION'S YOUNG PEOPLE IN HELPING TO IMPROVE THE NATION'S PUBLIC LANDS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE SENATE VERSION EMPHASIZES THAT SPECIAL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO RECRUIT AND ENROLL DISADVANTAGED YOUTH INTO THE PROGRAM. IT ALSO PROVIDES FOR A STRONGER ROLE FOR THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IN DEVELOPING REGULATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND WITH THE PARTICIPAION OF OTHER FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE SENATE VERSION DRASTICALLY REDUCES THE AUTHORIZED FUNDING LEVELS TO 450 MILLION IN FISCAL 1985, $75 MILLION IN 1986, AND $100 MILLION IN 1987. (THE HOUSE VERSION AUTHORIZES $300 MILLION A YEAR THROUGH FISCAL 1989.) (MOTION PASSED)
Bill summary: (Measure passed Senate, amended) American Conservation Corps Act of 1983 - Establishes the American Conservation Corps under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior to implement conservation, rehabilitation and improvement projects on public lands and Indian lands. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986.
Bill titles: A bill to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of natural and cultural resources located on public or Indian lands, and for other purposes.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 132, p. 11632;
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