HR 343 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to oppose any effort to transfer, divest, privatize, or dispose of Kisatchie National Forest lands or otherwise remove such lands from federal ownership and management

This legislative resolution asks the U.S. Congress to oppose any efforts to transfer, privatize, or remove parts of the Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish, Louisiana, from federal ownership. The bill highlights the forest's cultural, economic, and recreational value to the community while urging increased investment in outdoor activities and conservation. It does not change federal law but serves as a formal expression of local support for keeping the land under federal management.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 26, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR343 Original → HR343 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a single-sponsor House Resolution to an Enrolled version with multiple sponsors and expanded formatting. The core policy goal remains unchanged: to urge the U.S. Congress to oppose transferring or privatizing any portion of the Kisatchie National Forest located in Grant Parish, Louisiana. The text was reorganized to include additional 'WHEREAS' clauses detailing the forest's economic and cultural value, but no new laws, funding, or legal requirements were added.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's subject matter remains the same (Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish), but the procedural scope expanded to include multiple sponsors and formal transmission instructions to federal and state officials.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect 'ENROLLED' status and added a list of multiple sponsoring representatives, changing the procedural origin of the bill.

Additional 'WHEREAS' clauses were inserted to elaborate on the forest's role as an economic driver and a sacred inheritance for future generations.

A new resolution clause was added to formally instruct the Speaker of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Forest Service, and members of Congress.

Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

99–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 105

Jun 1, 2026

D Democratic33

29 Yea 4

87% Yea

R Republican72

70 Yea 2

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

1 primary · 23 co-sponsors