Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes a law from 1985 called the Food Security Act to continue funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. This program provides money to help make private land available for public hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities while protecting wildlife habitats.
Who It Affects
The bill directly affects:
- Private landowners who participate in the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program
- Federal agencies that manage the program
- Members of the public who want access to private land for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation
Key Provisions
- The bill adds $150,000,000 in funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program from fiscal years 2024 through 2028 (Sec. 2)
What Changes
The bill changes the law to include new funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. Previously the law authorized funding only through 2018. Now it authorizes funding through 2028 with $150,000,000 available during that period.
Important Definitions
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program: A program that provides payments to private landowners who allow the public to access their land for hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities while maintaining wildlife habitats.
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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