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HR 3566 105th Congress House

Mid-Atlantic Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act

Official title: To establish a pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid-Atlantic States.

Introduced: May 19, 1998 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Agricultural conservationAgriculture and FoodConservation easementsDelaware
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Economics and Public FinanceEnvironmental ProtectionFarmland protectionGovernment Operations and PoliticsGrants-in-aidHousing and Community DevelopmentLand transfersMarylandNew JerseyOpen space landsPennsylvaniaPopulation densityReal estate developmentSmall townsState aid to local areas
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 2, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Mar 26, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 26, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 2, 1998

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mid-Atlantic Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to mid-Atlantic States (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) for open space and farmland preservation. Authorizes appropriations.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 19, 1998
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· May 14, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3566: Mid-Atlantic Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3566/
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"H.R. 3566: Mid-Atlantic Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3566/.
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