Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act
This bill amends existing laws to allow federal agencies to enter into long-term agreements with state governors, Indian tribes, and counties for natural resource management. The key change extends the maximum duration of these Good Neighbor Authority agreements from the current limit to up to 20 years, providing more stability for restoration and recreation projects. By updating definitions in the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the EXPLORE Act, the legislation formally includes Indian tribes alongside state and local governments as eligible partners in these collaborative efforts. The bill focuses on administrative updates to existing frameworks rather than creating new programs or funding mechanisms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Apr 3, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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