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 Calendar No. 210
119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
 S. 1350

 To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for 
 other purposes.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 April 8, 2025

Mr. Tuberville introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
 referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

 October 27, 2025

 Reported by Mr. Boozman, without amendment

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 A BILL

 To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for 
 other purposes.

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

    (a) In General.--The boundaries of the Talladega National Forest 
are modified to include the land depicted on the map entitled 
``Talladega National Forest Proposed Proclamation Boundary Addition'' 
and dated September 6, 2024.

    (b) Map.--The map described in subsection

    (a) shall be on file and 
available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest 
Service.
            (c) Acquisitions.--

    (1) In general.--Within the area delineated on the map 
 described in subsection

    (a) , the Secretary of Agriculture may 
 use the land acquisition authorities applicable to the National 
 Forest System, including the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly 
 known as the ``Weeks Law'') (36 Stat. 961, chapter 186; 16 
 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), to acquire land, waters, and interests 
 therein.

    (2) Management.--Land acquired pursuant to paragraph

    (1) shall be managed as land acquired under the Act of March 1, 
 1911 (commonly known as the ``Weeks Law'') (36 Stat. 961, 
 chapter 186; 16 U.S.C. 552 et seq.), and in accordance with all 
 laws and regulations pertaining to the National Forest System.

    (3) Standards.--The Secretary shall ensure that any private 
 land or waters and any interest in private land or waters 
 acquired pursuant to paragraph

    (1) is acquired--
        (A) from a willing seller by donation, exchange, or 
 purchase using donated or appropriated funds; and
        (B) to the extent practicable, without undue delay.
 Calendar No. 210

119th CONGRESS

 1st Session

 S. 1350

_______________________________________________________________________

 A BILL

 To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for 
 other purposes.

_______________________________________________________________________

 October 27, 2025

 Reported without amendment