HR 2740119th CongressIntroduced

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

Introduced: Oct 30, 2025

Environment & Climate

Standard Summary

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This legislation modifies the boundaries of Alabama's Talladega National Forest to incorporate additional land depicted on a September 2024 map, authorizing the Agriculture Secretary to acquire properties within the expanded area from willing sellers through donation or purchase for conservation management under National Forest System regulations.

Key Points

1The bill formally adjusts Talladega National Forest boundaries to include new territory specified in an official September 6 2024 map filed with the Forest Service.
2It grants the Agriculture Secretary authority to acquire lands within the expanded boundary using Weeks Law provisions for willing-seller transactions with donated or appropriated funds.
3All acquired properties must be managed under National Forest System standards with strict requirements for timely acquisition and conservation-focused administration.

Impact Areas

Talladega National Forest ecosystem and conservation status in AlabamaPrivate landowners within the proposed boundary expansion zoneU.S. Forest Service land management operations and acquisition processes

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