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16 U.S.C. 1003: Assistance to local organizations

Created in 1972 by Public Law 92-419. Changed by 3 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.

2 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 16 U.S.C. 1007, 16 U.S.C. 1008.

This Congress

  • S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 · reported by committee · would change (a), (b), (c)

How it got here

2018

  • Pub. L. 115–334 inserted section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b). (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) Law text

1990

  • Pub. L. 101–624 inserted "and enhance the water quality of" after "recreation resources of". · (6)

1981

  • Pub. L. 97–98 inserted reference to energy in the enumeration of the various aspects of lands to be conserved and developed within areas included under plans for works of improvement. · (6)

1972

  • Pub. L. 92–419 added par. (6). · (6)

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.