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16 U.S.C. 1671: Congressional statement of findings

Created in 1978 by Public Law 95-306. Not changed since. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.

2 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 7 U.S.C. 3332, 7 U.S.C. 6971.

How it got hereLaws that created or changed it, newest first

1978Pub. L. 95-306created it

16 U.S.C. 1671Congressional statement of findings

The section as a wholechanged

(1)the extension program of the Department of Agriculture and the extension…

(2)to meet national goals, it is essential that all forest and rangeland renewable…

(3)more efficient utilization and marketing of renewable resources extend…

(4)trees and forests in urban areas improve the esthetic quality, reduce noise,…

(5)trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts protect farm lands from wind and water…

This CongressBills that change it or would

S. 5526Agricultural Act of 2026reported by committee

past change
enacted this Congress
proposed

This Congress

S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 · reported by committee · would change the section as a whole

How it got here

Unchanged since Public Law 95-306 (Jun 30, 1978).

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.