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HR 7832ReferredFederalhouse

To establish the America's Living Library Project, and for other purposes.

Introduced March 5, 2026Last action March 5, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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America's Living Library Project – Plain English Summary

This bill would create a new federal initiative called America's Living Library Project, though the specific details of the program are not available in the official description provided. Based on the name and the committees reviewing it, the project likely involves preserving, documenting, or expanding access to some form of natural, cultural, or historical resources — potentially including forests, public lands, or related ecosystems that could be thought of as a "living library" of America's natural heritage.

The bill has been referred to four different House committees: Natural Resources, Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce. This suggests the project touches on multiple areas of policy, possibly involving public lands management, farming or forestry interests, media or broadcasting components, and perhaps a digital or public access element. The involvement of so many committees means each will review the portions of the bill that fall under their area of responsibility before it can move forward.

At this stage, the bill has only been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to committees for review — it has not been debated, amended, or voted on yet. Because no official description has been provided and the full bill text is unavailable here, it is difficult to say with certainty who would be affected or how. Americans interested in this legislation are encouraged to look up the full bill text on Congress.gov for complete details on its specific provisions and potential impacts.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

March 5, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]DCA

Committees

Natural Resources

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 5, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 5, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 5, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 5, 2026