II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1627 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2017 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authorization of the Highlands Conservation Act.

1. Extension of Highlands Conservation Act (a) Extension of Land Conservation Partnership Projects in the Highlands Region Section 4(e) of the Highlands Conservation Act ( Public Law 108–421 ; 118 Stat. 2377) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2021 . (b) Extension of Forest Service and USDA Programs in the Highlands Region Section 5(c) of the Highlands Conservation Act ( Public Law 108–421 ; 118 Stat. 2378) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2021 .