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H.R. 1989

To require the Forest Service to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management objectives and limitations applicable to the National Forest System lands at issue, individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to such lands.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Chief of the Forest Service, to require Forest Service personnel, in the implementation of off-road vehicle management under the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, to endeavor to accommodate individuals with mobility disabilities who would need to use a power-driven mobility device for access to such lands.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5](R-LA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

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    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To require the Forest Service to accommodate, to the extent consistent with the management… — Informed