A bill to amend the Granger-Thye Act to modify the maximum term for certain special use permits for housing.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-394.
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AI Government Intelligence™This Senate bill, introduced in the 118th Congress, proposes an amendment to the Granger-Thye Act to modify the maximum term length for certain special use permits related to housing on public lands. The bill aims to adjust the duration for which these permits can be granted, potentially affecting how long housing-related special use permits remain valid. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, where hearings were held. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions.
The bill sought to change the maximum term for housing-related special use permits under the Granger-Thye Act but did not advance beyond committee hearings and expired.
- The bill targets amendments to the Granger-Thye Act concerning special use permits for housing on public lands.
- It focuses on modifying the maximum term length for these permits, potentially extending or altering permit durations.
- The bill underwent hearings in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee but did not progress further.
['Federal land management agencies responsible for issuing special use permits', 'Individuals or entities holding or seeking housing-related special use permits on public lands', 'Communities or organizations involved in housing development or management on federal lands']
['Lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on specific changes to permit terms and conditions', 'Potential administrative challenges in implementing modified permit durations without clear guidelines', 'Uncertainty about oversight mechanisms or cost implications related to changes in permit terms']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings were held to discuss the bill, but it did not advance beyond this stage and was classified as failed or expired. The bill falls within the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, focusing on federal land use regulations.
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['Potential changes in housing availability or stability on federal lands due to altered permit durations', 'Administrative workload adjustments for agencies managing special use permits', 'Possible impacts on long-term planning for housing projects on public lands']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and comprehensive public understanding of the bill's scope and implications. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee hearings further restricts insight into legislative intent and potential oversight frameworks. Monitoring similar future proposals would benefit from more complete documentation to facilitate informed analysis.
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