Prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the…
H.R. 841119th Congress

Prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the…

Introduced in the HouseRep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19)3 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

(a) In general

Section 200305 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(l) Acquisition restriction

A State that receives financial assistance from the Secretary under this section may not use such financial assistance for the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner.

(b) Conforming amendment

Section 200306(b) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting Appropriations from the Fund may not be used for acquisition from a private landowner. after could be realized..

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