To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

# Summary of HR 841 **What the Bill Does** This bill would prohibit the federal government from using money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to purchase land, water, or water rights from private landowners. Currently, the LWCF can be used for such acquisitions. If passed, the fund could still potentially be used for other conservation purposes, but direct purchases from private property owners would be off-limits. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact private landowners who might otherwise sell property to the federal government, conservation organizations that work with the LWCF, and the federal government's ability to expand public lands and protect natural resources.

State and local governments could also be affected since they sometimes partner with federal agencies on land acquisition projects. **Current Status** HR 841 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Jodey Arrington, a Republican from Texas.